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 , 

 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

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

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

• 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

Hi Dollysocks , 

how are you doing ? Hope you have managed to catch up on some sleep . Do you have any updates re results ? Hope you are able to take some recovery time before going back to work . I think there is obviously the physical recovery but also the emotional toll of waiting on test results etc . The latter is very substantial too .

After some nagging from my best friend I phoned my GP for an update yesterday . I got them to check , they didn’t have anything on file other than the urgent referral to the hospital . I got the details of the department . No soft soaping of the ward name - Cancer Gynaecology. 
When I phoned them they were a bit vague , yes urgent referral . No idea of time frame , a letter would go out in July . But they then phoned back 2 minutes later and due to a cancellation , have appointment  for Monday 6 July . Which is good as week before a family holiday  and was worrying about that .

xx

Yes Cat-cat good!!you need to be pro active. I got my ultra sound and biospy by chasing them. Results 3 to 4 weeks. I won't be going bk to work until September as summer holidays. Sleeping well, eating and no pain relief so far!!! Just had a lovely shower it was heaven. Hope appointment gives you re assurance. At least you've got the holiday as a, distraction. Xxxx

Good morning Dollysocks - I’m so pleased you’re making such brilliant progress in such a short time - I’m very impressed.  That first shower after illness/surgery really is the most wonderful thing!  Having to go through a hysterectomy is one of the things I’ve been worried about-I live on my own so worried I wouldn’t be able to cope but your progress has calmed me down a bit so thank you.  I’m so pleased you’re not going to feel pressured into going back to work due to the holidays-as Cat-Cat says you need to heal physically, emotionally and mentally and that can take time xx

That’s good Dollysocks that you have time off until September . Going through all this is difficult enough without also being worried / stressed about work .

Hope you have things to distract you , even if just watching a good series on netflix or reading .xxx

• Cat - cat what has happened to me has really put things into perspective that work isn't the be all and end all of life. I'm so pleased I survived the operation everything else is a bonus. I've been watching Netflix, reading, pottering around to keep moving. I'm tempted to go for a short walk tomorrow. Fingers crossed it continues. I'm so pleased things are moving forward for you xxxx

Maebelle you're going to be ok. See all the investigations as a step by step process. Believe me the more you go through the better you feel in getting to the end goal... Knowing!! If I lived by you I would have gone with you x They can't tell you anything from the biospy, but from the ultrasound they will tell you if they see thickness, fibroids, cysts etc. The biospy will take time to come back. Hopefully, the ultrasound may give you a little re assurance. Chin up Maebelle xxxx

Thank you so much for these reassurances - they really do help xx

That’s a good attitude to have Dollysocks . Hope you managed to get out for your walk / get out soon . Xxx

Maebelle , 

I hope you have lots to distract you until Weds . It is hard , but so many women such as Dollysocks and others have already gone through further steps and have managed well . All these various steps aren’t pleasant and are nerve wracking for us , but I do think we need to take comfort from the fact that we are receiving relatively quick scans , treatments etc . This is a good place to post your concerns and worries as we are going through / have gone through similar worries . xxx