Sorry for jumping in but I’m 26 and had symptoms of constipation, change in bowel habits, slight weight loss. I recently had a stool test with 83 calprotectin. I have been advised to do another test in 2 weeks but the waiting is driving me nuts.

Just thought Id up date on the repeat calprotectin i did. It came backup as 46 so under the threshold.

They found my husband had diverticular, it’s never given him any problems and hopefully it doesn’t in the future. So glad it all went well and nothing sinister found xx

Thank you Sue.  Appreciate it. 

Hi all, this has been such a lovely thread to read in terms of support and information, thank you.

I am 43, went to my doctor at beginning of Dec as had blood in stool and also possibly urine too. Have had urine test, blood tests, pelvic scan and a positive FIT test of 78 so was put on 2 week pathway. Now have a CT scan booked for Xmas Eve and a colonoscopy for the 4th Jan. Have been a bit shell shocked and up and down with it all but this thread has helped a lot. 

Hi Rosienose  welcome.  I’m a newcomer myself   Found this lovely supportive group when I was having investigations   I got great advice and one of the main things I took away from it was deal with Facts not thoughts   My thoughts were spiralling out of control and I had to try and focus myself on getting through the tests whilst trying to lead a normal life  

it was good it was coming up to Christmas as it’s a busy time with plenty of distractions   My colonoscopy turned out to be straightforward and consultant felt my elevated FIT test and the blood was due to Diverticular Disease and couple internal haemorrhoids  

I sincerely hope all goes well with your various tests  No point me saying don’t worry  think that’s too much to hope for but I do hope you get answers soon that will put your mind at ease.  Take care   

Hi Eve, that really is so helpful thank you. I think Facts not Thoughts will be my new mantra. You’re so right in a funny way the hecticness of Christmas is a good distraction and certainly makes the days go faster. It’s just sleeping that’s the tricky part. 

Hiya

Sounds like you not too long to wait for tests which is really good...not sure what prep you got but the advice re how to take is good...v best of luck and let us know how you get on..agree with Eve and so hard to focus on anything other than worry rather than facts but do try not to worry too much..take care Helen

And I do agree re sleep...mine is rubbish!! Altho I have Amitriptyline for migraines and it really does help with sleep..to some degree..I hope will be ok once I have surgery and hope yours will be better once you get tests and sorted

Stay off Google for your own sanity!!!

 Amanda72  hi Amanda, I've been wondering how how you are...hope all is OK xx

Sorry I've not been around had a rough few weeks. That's fantastic news thatvyou have a date I'm so pleased. Not much longer now for you 3 more weeks. Bet its been hard for you. Sorry I haven't been here just been in pain. Xx

Sorry I've not been around had a rough few weeks. That's fantastic news thatvyou have a date I'm so pleased. Not much longer now for you 3 more weeks. Bet its been hard for you. Sorry I haven't been here just been in pain. Xx

Hiya Amanda, sorry you been having a rough time..hopefully tomorrow onwards you will find out some news and then what they'll do to sort out the pain..

Has been a bit of a long wait for me but days seem to be going quickly towards my surgery.. dreading it as well as wanting it done..very weird feeling...am scared of having an anaesthetic as not had one for over 25 years and I am worried about how painful it will be afterwards..I also am very active and exercise every day and know I'll have to take things at a slower and gentler pace...xx

Hope all goes well Helen  think the anxiety of the operation is usually worse than the reality  your fitness and exercise will benefit your recovery greatly    

Thanks Eve, I hope you're right..I've got a couple of people who've had the same operation and they're all fine so will ask them how it was...am definitely keeping up the exercise to hopefully help!

Hi everyone, I’m not sure where I am on this thread that’s what comes of going away and Christmas. 
When is your operation Helen? Whenever it is I hope it goes well, the same to each and every one of you. 
I see a lot of posts about bowel cancer, it’s so scary. Anyhow Marts doing fine he did well on holiday as well. Take care xx

hi Sue, sorry bit of a delayed reply but not  been on email too much last few days - my operation is 2 weeks today, the 22nd - it is coming around quickly and although i'm worrying about it I am also fed up with worrying! i just would like it done and to be able to get back to normal.. Glad Mart is doing well and I hope you are too? xx

Not long to go now Helen.  Will be thinking of you both in the days ahead and of course praying your surgery is successful.   

Thank you Eve...so hoping it will just sort it all out..I've a pre op appt on 11th so hoping they'll be reassuring over things...they do seem to think should be all I need and no further treatment but won't know till after it..

I'm really struggling tonight the eve before my colonoscopy. Mostly because I haven't had a symptom I've got them all! So I'm fairly certain I know it won't be great news and I'm dreading hearing those words 

How you getting on Mark? Prep is v vile isn't it but is so the worst part and they do v tell you how much following the prep means tomorrow will work well...I heard rubbish news when I had mine but as they not exactly rushing me in for treatment does mean I know lots of what they find are v v slow growing and treatable.. let us know how you get on..

Hiya Mark oh you are same as all of us and look how many of this in this chat not had bad news.. only a couple of us have and even tho mine not good they have told me lots of times it likely all contained in a polyp and surgery will sort..

But course you'll be feeling rubbish.. we all did the day before.. they will look after you tomorrow I promise and don't worry as whatever the news they will reassure you..honestly..