Where do I go next?

Hi, 

im just wondering if anyone can give me any help or advice because I genuinely don't know what to do next. 
 

ive had left sided abdominal pain for over a year now, it's constant but not overly interfering. Anyway, I finally was referred for a colonoscopy on 1/3/22, I have no idea where I am in the queue or how much longer I need to wait. I don't know how to find out any information and my GP has become frankly useless as they have said the referral has been done. 
 

I have put it to the back of my mind for so long but it is continuously creeping forward the longer time goes on for and I'm going out of my mind at times. 
 

Can anyone tell me how to go about getting somewhere with this please? 
 

Thank you x 

  • Hello!

     

    I found waiting even a short while was driving me insane with worry, so I googled all of the relevant private consultants and got my Doc to send my referral to a private consultant who I am self paying just to speed things up.

     

    It isnt something we can really afford but we've just taken the plunge. It has made me feel slightly better being proactive. If Its something you're able to do, I'd definitely recommend it. 

     

  • Hi. I’m currently waiting on a scan for similar symptoms but I also have a lump where the pain is. Could you tell me what your outcome was please? I hope all good x