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 . 

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

Hope you are okay Cat Cat - have you had a date yet? xx

Hi Maebelle  , yes I  am fine , thanks . Still nothing here re appointments . I suspect it will possibly be another week until I get a date . But of course frantically checking the post anyway !

Hope you are also doing ok Maebelle ?

I’m so sorry you haven’t heard yet Cat Cat and completely get the frenzy around postal deliveries!  I’ve also downloaded the NHS app as that also gives appointment details (especially as our post is a bit hit and miss at the moment) so that might be an option - but I recommend you only open it during office hrs as it does also contain sensitive information as well xx

Hi Maebelle , 

 Also joining for a virtual  handhold for Dollysocks  today . I hope that you ( Dollysocks ) don’t have too much hanging about and don’t inadvertently flash any bits whilst wearing the ridiculous hospital gowns !

In my hospital trust area,  we don’t yet have the nhs app with appointment details etc . So will have to wait for the post . 
x 

Cat-cat thank you!! Ive had dinner, walked made tea, watched Netflix. Still up. Pain relief paracetamol, lots of water as its roasting hot in the hospital. Oh Cat-cat I hope you get responses soon same as Maebelle its horrible. My experience with this nothing was on the NHS app apart from the referral??? Thinking of you. Thanks for the virtual hand hold. Was tearful when speaking to the anesthetist then pulled myself together..... Lots of love xxxx

Cat-cat thank you!! Ive had dinner, walked made tea, watched Netflix. Still up. Pain relief paracetamol, lots of water as its roasting hot in the hospital. Oh Cat-cat I hope you get responses soon same as Maebelle its horrible. My experience with this nothing was on the NHS app apart from the referral??? Thinking of you. Thanks for the virtual hand hold. Was tearful when speaking to the anesthetist then pulled myself together..... Lots of love xxxx

Dollysocks , that’s good that the op is out of the way . They must have been pleased with how it went to give you the option to leave .

Hope you get the post op report soon and that you manage to get some sleep x 

Thank you x

Yes off to sleep now been a long day. 

Night Cat-cat x

I’m so pleased to hear from you Dollysocks, I’ve been thinking of you throughout the day.  It must be such a relief to have had the surgery and such positive feedback from the surgeon-the option of a same day discharge is very impressive.  I’m so impressed with how strong you’ve been - you should be very proud of yourself xxxxx

Morning Maebelle. Thank you for your message not alot of sleep due to laying on my back. Worried about glue stitches. Feel tired hope to catch sleep at home. Xxx

I hope you’ve had a good day Dollysocks and have managed to get some rest.  Hospitals are notoriously difficult when it comes to sleeping and possibly after the relief of having the op the reality of recovery/reason for op kicks in?  It’s a major op so be gentle and patient with yourself xx

Hope you’re doing okay Cat Cat? x

Maebelle only 3.5 hours sleep due to worrying about stitches. Came home slept for another 3 hours. Yes dawning on me that this isnt the end until the report from Pathology. It certainly makes you re evaluate life. Thank you for reaching out xxxx hope you are ok x

Dollysocks , glad you are home  and can get more sleep . I have never been able to sleep much the few times I have been in hospital . Look after yourself and take time to recover . 
I hope that you get your pathology results through soon x

I am fine Maebelle . I have a GP’s appointment which had already been scheduled for  Monday . So if I don’t get my letter through by then,  I can ask my GP to chase up the hospital appointment then . 
what about you Maebelle , any updates for you ? 

• Thanks Cat-cat. I am trying to relax. Drinking lots of fluids. The agony over appointments and procedures I feel for you. Its a stir crazy time. Hopefully, the ball should get rolling. 
• I really hope by Monday you get some information. Fingers crossedxxxx