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 . 

• 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

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

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 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!

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

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 

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

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

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

Thank you Cat-Cat - I was intending to go for a walk but I really struggle in hot weather so wimped out!  I’ve been doing a spot of housework and reading and I’m now going to settle down with a Joan Hickson Miss Marple.  My attention span is shocking at the moment so I can’t follow anything too complicated and I find these very soothing.  I’ve also tried to stay away from social media as their algorithms play havoc on my health anxiety.  I hope you have been able to distract yourself and have a good weekend? xx