I had a colonoscopy some years ago and was utterly terrified before it.

GP couldn't see or feel anything with me either but it did turn out to be piles. Nurse said that wasn't unusual, for them not to be noticed.

Hope you get good news 

Thank you  I’ will be taking the prep to night and then six in morning  as my appointment is afternoon can’t have any thing to eat now until after the colonoscopy. I’m really scared about tomorrow I’m still hoping it’s just internal piles hope the prep I can cope with  I guess I will be on toilet all night  hope I get good news as my stress levels are so high 

Hi tangoPotter...weight loss is to be expected when our food intake is reduced.  Same for gurgling/gastric noises.. less food means less work for the gastric juices to break down.. bit like when you feel hungry and your tummy rumbles..

You say your concerned about a blockage being caused by the tumour...this is why it's vital to keep B.M regular...impacted faeces is excruciating..

Really hoping you have been given access to a nurse by your GP/consultant or hospital..

Eastendgirl thank you for your reply  it’s really lovely to talk to you thank you. I guess I’m just getting things out of proportion not thinking straight  every thing you say makes a lot of sense  I’m just over thinking every thing every extra pain extra wind extra stomach noise   Thank you for making me feel a bit better xx

TangoPotter...you are not getting things out of proportion,  you are struggling with the news you have been given.. that is very natural.. thanku for your kind words,  my only hope is that knowing you are not alone can help a little.. sharing helps to ease our worries..having support and understanding is vital...be kind to yourself x x

James4000 hi thank you I will have to try mints and mint tea to see if it helps. Today I’m feeling a bit achey around bottom of my back it could be how I have been laid in bed but I find every little thing that appears different with me I’m thinking is that because of the tumour I don’t know me any more  still waiting for my scans don’t know when they will be  but I’m just going to have to go with the flow of things  but every one on here is so lovely and helpful  lots of love xx

TangoPotter...hi there, may I offer a little advice please..

Have you been given an approximate date/time for the scans ?

All NHS departments are experiencing delays and longer waiting times.. so it's important to keep checking with the relevant department .. this can be appt referral/ xray department or the secretary to the Consultant assigned to your case.. going with the flow is inevitable at times but it's vital for your emotional and mental wellbeing to get as much info as possible x

Hi. I got a phone call last week not long after my colonoscopy from a hospital saying my scan will be in these two weeks she said the hospital will send an appointment date to my phone or they will ring me. That’s all I know.  Thank you for your reply  xx

Really good to hear you are on the 2ww list  thanku for the update xx

James 4000 hi James  I’m a bit worried with keep going to toilet quite a lot passing bits of stool blood and mucus maybe it’s that why I’m loosing weight  I only eat very small these days just hope this tumour hasn’t got hold of me I’m looking pale as well just want to know if your experiencing things like that  when I get out of bed in the morning it starts with the bath room  feel a little weak in morning until I’ve been up a while  Hope your doing ok would be good for anyone to share there experiences  xxx

Hi Tango 

Yes, kind of similar for me. I need to go to toilet 10+ times a day, sometimes a couple of times in quick sucession.

In the morning, last few days, I've found that I passed quite of lot of fluid, mostly mucus in the night, which is obviously not pleasant and is quite worrying.

I then usually have several normalish bms and some  passing blood and mucus.

I'm going to call the cancer nurses about it,  but I think it's not unusual for our conditions. Do others on here have this kind of experience?

On your weight, paleness, etc, I would recommend you talk to the cancer nurses at your hospital. There is also a good helpline you can call, only open a couple of days per week. I had it recommended by a nurse on one if these forums. I spoke to a oncology dietician, who was thorough and helpful.

https://www.wcrf.org/living-well/living-with-cancer/cancer-and-nutrition-helpline/

They are next open 6pm-8pm tomorrow.

Hi James thank you for your reply. How is your food intake mine isn’t great I try but still don’t know if it’s my anxiety that makes me not fancy much I only eat little bits still haven’t got date yet for scan hoping it won’t be too long then maybe I will know what can be done for Me x

Hi James thank you for your reply. How is your food intake mine isn’t great I try but still don’t know if it’s my anxiety that makes me not fancy much I only eat little bits still haven’t got date yet for scan hoping it won’t be too long then maybe I will know what can be done for Me x