Please go to the doctors. I had a post menopause bleed after 11 months I have pre cancerous cells. My bleed was bright red and for 5 days. Be brave and come on here or ring the nurses I did. The waiting for results is the worst. Please do not be alone. We are all here for you xxxx

Dollysocks , I hope that you have  got a treatment plan and are getting well looked after . 

Hello Cat Cat. Ive been booked for a pre op assessment on Monday then hysterectomy on Wednesday with 1 weeks notice!!!.... A total whirlwind and im unsure if im mentally prepared, but I feel I should take the opportunity as I may have a longer wait. Will see when I attend the pre op. My concern is the results after they take the womb. I cannot fault the NHS as the service ive received so far it's been really good x

The uncertainty and the waiting is horrendous and what maybe a short time feels like eternity but, once you get the results you know what you are dealing with. 

I hope you find someone to attend the hospital with you. Ive always had to attend appointments and tests alone and sometimes you get fed up with coping with it all.

Let us know how you get on xxxx

Thanks Dollysocks . That must be daunting to face a hysterectomy and it’s good that you have a pre - op visit on Monday . Hopefully you get the chance to ask any questions and be reassured about the op . I always find it useful to prepare and write down questions . But I know we are all different and some  people don’t want to know all the details . 

Whilst that is a very quick turnaround for you , I think the alternative of waiting ( and worrying ) is much worse . 

I hope that you have somethings to distract you over the coming days , even if watching something comforting  on the tv .

I am sorry to hear that you have had to go to the appointments on your own . That must have been very hard especially when you got the diagnosis and the practicalities of coming back from the hospital . How long do you have to stay in hospital after the Weds op ? Do you have someone who can collect you from hospital ? 

Nothing new for me am religiously checking the post for my next appointment letter , feeling a bit frustrated when nothing there but also secretly a bit relieved too , as don’t have to face the reality written in black and white .

I think we are all going through so many different emotions .

Unsure how long I will stay. Will find out more on Monday. X

• Hi Dollysocks I hope that it went ok at the hospital today and that you got some  reassurance about the op . 
  I hope that you get the chance to relax / distract yourself before Wednesday x 

Hello cat cat

I felt better going to the pre op. I was going to cancel, but thought let me not miss this opportunity. Very apprehensive moreso with recovery, but going ahead on Wednesday unless they say otherwise. How are you? Any updates? Xxxx

It is understandable to feel apprehensive , but at this stage you do need to just get on with it and trust the medical staff who are very experienced . 

I think if you put it off then you would worry about that too . 

I always find the waiting the worst bit , so at least you are not far off your op and then you will need to get on with the practicalities of recovery . 

I think there are nurses etc on this site so if you do feel yourself having a bit of a wobble you can message them - although I think they are only about during office hours . 

Have a think about what it is you are worried about re the recovery and if there is anything you can do to plan for that . Again,  I think the unknowing bit  is hard . Is there anyone on this board who can give you an idea about the recovery . I know it will be different on a case by case basis , but you could prepare for the worst and hope for the best .  

Still waiting here for my biopsy appointment  x

To be honest cat cat it will be exactly 2 months from my initial drs appointment to the operation on Wednesday I am very fortunate. 

I just think with me its age, being overweight, high bp so I dont feel so free and easy. Ive had all the pre op tests ran through my history. Im not used to sitting around and have a demanding job. 

I think the next concern for me is the pathology results and recovery from the op. I just need to realise I cant go 100mph!!! 

I hope you get you biospy appointment soon. All the procedures and the waiting made me absolutely crazy, obsessive and anxious. It's no good mentally. Fingers crossed it's not too long xxxx

To be honest cat cat it will be exactly 2 months from my initial drs appointment to the operation on Wednesday I am very fortunate. 

I just think with me its age, being overweight, high bp so I dont feel so free and easy. Ive had all the pre op tests ran through my history. Im not used to sitting around and have a demanding job. 

I think the next concern for me is the pathology results and recovery from the op. I just need to realise I cant go 100mph!!! 

I hope you get you biospy appointment soon. All the procedures and the waiting made me absolutely crazy, obsessive and anxious. It's no good mentally. Fingers crossed it's not too long xxxx