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 . 

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

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

Hope you’re doing okay Cat Cat? 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 ? 

How are you getting on Maebelle , any updates for you ? 

Good morning Cat-Cat

I’m so pleased your friend gave you that gentle push to chase up your appointment as by the sounds of it you would have been waiting indefinitely.  Considering the name of the ward you’d think they’d be a tad more proactive and on the ball.  So pleased they were able to book you into a cancellation slot - hopefully you’ll get more clarification on what’s going on and what further input, if any, is needed.

I have my appointment with the consultant on Wednesday.  It’s for an internal, vaginal ultrasound and a biopsy if needed.  Just typing this makes me very scared!  I was worried that I’d have to attend on my own but my neighbour has kindly offered to come with me so that’s a positive.  I was hoping I’d get results on the day but from what you and Dollysocks have written that sounds unlikely so more waiting seems on the cards.  I’m really hoping I don’t need a hysteroscopy as that sounds very painful and I’m a bit of a wimp!

Oh Maebelle , I am glad that you have a date . That’s also good that you have the option of the follow up on the day as well . Though no one looks forward to a biopsy , but at least you won’t have to wait weeks . 
Re the hysteroscopy , check re the options available to you for pain control . No expert but I have read about gas & air , local anaesthetic    and also a general anaesthetic. I think if you discuss it straight away , that may be easier than feeling a bit forced into the option you don’t want - as you don’t want to make a fuss . 
That’s also good that your neighbour can go with you . Xxxx 

Thank you Cat-Cat for the information regarding pain management for the hysterectomy-I’ve started a list of queries to take with me so will add this x 

Maebelle I had local anesthetic when I had my procedure. It is an awful cramping pain, but it doesn't last long. They recommend taking paracetamol before hand. X

Thank you Dollysocks xx

Cat-cat are you ok?..... I am checking in due to your appointment. I hope is went as well as expected. X

Many apologies Cat-Cat I thought your appointment was in July but now realise you also had a GP appointment today - I hope all went okay? xx

Hope you’re doing okay Dollysocks? xx

Hi Dollysocks / Maebelle , 

Thanks both for checking in with me - so kind to be thinking of me . I have had a bad cold since Saturday and I am really fatigued .

The GPs appointment was to discuss further steps after the abdominal scan on 10 June . Things have obviously moved on since then,  as I got the urgent call from my GP and then the urgent referral . I decided that it probably wasn’t great to go as wasn’t feeling great and would also perhaps pass on the lurgy to others . I am able to cancel my GPs appointment via my mobile phone,  so just did that last night . 
if I hadn’t been feeling so awful I probably would have gone along and just asked a few questions . xxx