Hi I'm in NW in the lakes, I've been once before a couple of years ago and was made to feel very much like a time waster so my main anxiety atm is that again and the reason why I want my partner witme, but again in Mt gut it just feels different this time. I dont believe mine is a "one stop" clinic either due to staffing issues so I know im not getting anywhere today other than "yes we will se an appointment for further checks through the post" it's all very unsettling I hope everyone's appointments go OK. Mines at 10am I just want it all done with I've had nothing but fear and panic for weeks now 

Good luck L Water I hope you have a better experience this time. It’s madness that they aren’t doing the same day tests. It’s got to be easier on appointments, quicker diagnosis and treatments and a better outcome. 
I was fortunate and when I went previously I was able to use my husbands health insurance and went private. They were so so lovely and it really does make the experience less stressful. The consultant said you will have every test you need today and whatever the outcome we will look after you and gave me a big hug.

i think I’m probably better off holding out for my private appointment as can’t handle the stress of going back and forth. Well im hoping that’s what she is still doing in a one stop clinic but they are over run too so maybe not. 

good luck, please let us know how you get on xx

Morning L Water,

So sorry to hear you were made to feel like that...and in all the situations where that shouldn't happen, that eas kost definitely ine of them. Ive been made to feel like that too, when having certain tests at hospital and eas shocked that that was the message they gave out. Please rest assured not all people are like that though and i know there are some amazing hospital staff out there too. I'll be thinking of you at 10 and sending positive thoughts. I was going to go on my own today but been so sick from the panic that ive asked my partner to come too. 

We are here if you need us at anytime.

Hugs, 

Dannii xx

Hello Nhj91,

How are you feeling this morning? I hope you managed some sleep. I woke up and immediately panicked. Felt so sick and shaky that I had to call in sick to work before my appointment this afternoon. Ill be in mine when you have yours but will be thinking of you and hoping for the best possible outcome. Deep breaths... You've got this!

Dannii xx

Hi all. I've been to my appointment, it was DREADFUL again, I'm so glad I had my partner to be with me. The consultant actually said " so you sit in my chair and tell me the plan" because I had a couple of questions, same as my previous experience because im under 40 (37) I'm not deemed high risk so he felt "something" not a lump not normal tissue, so it needs scanned but I now have to wait for an appointment to come through the post within the next 2 weeks. So I'm not better off an highly upset by the experience again. I hope everyone else has a better appointment and positive outcome x 

I’m sorry you’ve had another rubbish experience!! It sounds as he wasn’t compassionate at all. I really hope your next appointment is a better experience for you. It doesn't help you waiting weeks on end for next investigations. Let us know your next one goes. I’m going to my nhs appointment tomorrow now and have cancelled the private one today. I feel really sick xx

I know we should let our minds take over with all these worries but it just felt again as you say 0 compassion for those who have concerns, I didn't go with a lump my breast has completely changed size and shape and I felt because they didn't have a before and after picture I was just made to feel like "what's the problem" we are told to be aware of the signs and symptoms, told to know our normal, told that earlier detection is best. Yet from my expirence today it just feels like unless your boob is falling off don't bother. Sorry for the rant it's just been a bit difficult as you can all imagine, I understand the sick with worry/nerves I was the same  I really wish something could help but fingers crossed your appointment tomorrow is alot better than my expirence and its a positive outcome x 

Oh my goodness... L Water... Ive had doctors ask me before.. so what do YOU think is wrong? What would YOU like me to do? I always remember being completely stumped when doctors/ consultants ask that! I am so very sorry you've been made to feel like that..again! Im very cross for you. I sincerely don't understand why they speak to you like that at such a distressful time. Your age shouldn't even come into it. Im pleased your partner was there and Im sure they brought some comfort to you when you needed it. 

Sending hugs and reach out any time,

Dannii xx 

I really feel for you it’s an awful experience anyway and to be treated like that just makes you feel much worse. Please be kind to yourself, your worries are valid and your doing the right thing getting checked out. Xx