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 . 

Thank you Dollysocks - it was definitely a relief and I did go a bit wild and brought some M&S chocolate biscuits (more chocolate than biscuit!) to have with my tea!

I’ve read your later message to Cat-Cat and really feel for you in this heat - it’s brutal.  Such a big op is draining enough but this puts extra pressure on you.  You should be very proud of how you’ve coped xx

Thank you Cat-Cat I’m so relieved.  Thank you for your comments re the cream - I did raise concerns about having oestrogen treatment and the risk of it thickening the womb lining and she reassured me this was not a risk so I’m going to go for it.  She was very patient with all my health anxiety questions!

Not a cliche at all - this has really made me sit up and have a long hard think about what I want and I intend to be more proactive regarding my health and wellbeing.

I hope you’re beginning to feel better and I’m so pleased you had some downtime in your garden with your gorgeous cat.

I hope okay with you both but I would still like to be part of this conversation thread so that I can make sure you are both okay? xx

Good you treated yourself. Im drinking lots of peppermint tea feel like it cools me down?

• Yes keep in touch Maebelle its great to communicate and yourself and Cat - cat have kept me going. I appreciate it a lot xxxx

That would be lovely if you wanted to stay on the thread Maebelle . Glad you have treated yourself  today . 

I am in Scotland , so whilst it has been hot this week , absolutely nothing in comparison to the temps you have had down South . We have lots of rain and clouds for the rest of the week . 

My tea of choice is lemon, ginger & honey . Have tried the cheaper supermarket own brands but the pukka one is the best I have tried . 

How are you feeling Dollysocks about the waiting this week?  I find after there  has been some movement / progress I am actually ok - until the next time when I start worrying for the next step . 

The thing I do find difficult is still the uncertainty , when I am not sure what the prognosis will be and am trying not to plan things for the summer and then have to cancel . I think it is the feeling in limbo that is still difficult . Xxx

• Love pukka tea... Drink pukka feel pukka!! And the yogi tea brands. Tbh Cat-cat I dont want terrible results because I dont want further treatments, but ive got to go with it. Ive got this far since my initial bleed in April. I understand the uncertainty in holding out and hope to fit something in towards the end of the summer. Im actually taking time to heal and being kind to myself. Xxxx

Sorry Cat-Cat to bother you again.  I’ve just read the leaflet enclosed with the cream and the side effects listed have given me a lower lip wobble!  Please only answer if comfortable to do so, but do you still use it and do/did you have any side effects?  I know many sing it’s praises but I’m going to phone gynae tomorrow for clarification xx

Hi Maebelle , 

 I and others  that I know who have  used the oestrogen cream / gel have had absolutely no side effects . You don’t use it continually but have a break .

The NHS website says it is common to have no side effects or minor ones . 

You should of course discuss any specific concerns you have with those that presided it to you . They will have done so with full details of your medical history . I hope you get it sorted . Xxx

Thank you Cat-Cat and apologies for the radio silence - I had a wisdom tooth extracted on Thursday and I think the combination of that, feeling stressed and the heat made me wither a bit!

I’m in awe of Dollysocks’ strength - a major op in this heat and still going strong.

I have been thinking of you both and hope you are okay? xx

Hi Maebelle , 

That seems  a lot having your wisdom tooth removed too . Hope you are feeling ok . 

I am doing fine , just trying to keep busy . Just over a week for me to go until my hospital appointment .

I had another look at my hospital letter and it just refers to a “ procedure “ , although I know the GP referred me for a biopsy . There is also reference to me taking a few ibuprofen before . 

As I have had issues with getting a smear test before , think due to the positioning of my cervix ( inverted ? ) and I also have a prolapse , I am going to phone them up . I think it is better to discuss pain management and any alternatives for me .

I don’t want to just pitch up and potentially get it postponed , as fed up waiting and also have a holiday booked for the week after . 

Dollysocks if you are reading , hope you are also doing ok .

xxx

Hi Maebelle , 

That seems  a lot having your wisdom tooth removed too . Hope you are feeling ok . 

I am doing fine , just trying to keep busy . Just over a week for me to go until my hospital appointment .

I had another look at my hospital letter and it just refers to a “ procedure “ , although I know the GP referred me for a biopsy . There is also reference to me taking a few ibuprofen before . 

As I have had issues with getting a smear test before , think due to the positioning of my cervix ( inverted ? ) and I also have a prolapse , I am going to phone them up . I think it is better to discuss pain management and any alternatives for me .

I don’t want to just pitch up and potentially get it postponed , as fed up waiting and also have a holiday booked for the week after . 

Dollysocks if you are reading , hope you are also doing ok .

xxx

Just to reassure you Cat-Cat the letter I received also referred to ‘a procedure’ and although my GP failed to find my cervix, the consultant went in with a smaller speculum and found it straight away with no pain at all.  When I was googling my symptoms, I did note that they seem to think a paracetamol tablet 1hr before treatment (including a biopsy) was adequate!

Also, my consultant was very adamant that there were alternative pain management options/procedures if I was in too much pain or discomfort.

Considering how stressful the waiting around for appointments and results is, I completely agree with calling them tomorrow to clarify your situation.  More delay would be horrid for you xxx

Hi Cat-cat. Have now ventured to family the travelling made me so tired I also went shopping yesterday and I feel Im bionic, but realise I am doing too much. Just had a 2.5 hour sleep!! Wounds healing well.... Im just not patient in regards to other things!!!

Again waiting for appointments I feel your pain. It will be 2 weeks Wednesday since my op im counting down to the pathology report!!! Fingers crossed xxxx

Good morning Cat-Cat sending much love to you today - hope your appointment goes well.  Will be thinking of you xx

Cat-Cat. Hope it all goes well for you. Sorry you're having to go through it all. Take care x

Thanks Maebelle . Have been kept busy the last week , so that has been good . I did phone the hospital and they said I didn’t need anyone with me and they would  stop if it was too painful . 
I wasn’t overly concerned about the stopping bit , but am about if they can’t do the hysteroscopy at that time and I go back to waiting for another appointment / further delays . The nurse I spoke to couldn’t really answer that bit . So I will just have to see . 

how are you ? 

Thanks very much Dollysocks . I will update later . Appointment not until 3.30pm .

How are you , have you been able to go out for walks ? Hope you had a lovely time with your family. Have you had any updates ? 
xxx

Im ok Cat-cat, do go walking and do odd cleaning, but tbh it knackers me so have to pace myself. Went for my B12 this morning nurse said wounds healing. Telephone appointment tomorrow think its the nurse following up. Anxiety setting in again as waiting for the pathology report dreading the worst and cant help it. Been tearful another waiting game im afraid. Yes please update us. Good luck x

Dollysocks , you have had a big op , so of course you need to pace yourself and expect it to take time . I think it must be even more difficult  for you to not be thinking of it , when you are still in the recovery phase and have constant reminders .

I was also a bit tearful last week too . As I get anxious by the waiting / not knowing . It is difficult .

Keep us updated and I hope you get some positive news tomorrow xxx

Thanks Cat-Cat. Im trying to focus on other things...  I really want a week away in a cottage to chill out in the middle of nowhere. Its been a rollercoaster. Fingers crossed for this afternoon. Xxxx

Hope you get your chance soon  Dollysocks to have a week to chill . 

I have this next week , cottage , rural but with my  3 teenagers in tow - not much chill unfortunately . I will have my best friend staying for a few days , so not all bad .

Had my hospital appointment . I didn’t need a hysteroscopy. Had an internal scan and a biopsy . My lining measured 7.3mm . The nurse said that  she couldn’t see anything of concern . That at that thickness it could still be down to hrt . It will be about 4 weeks before I get my biopsy results and cancer can be ruled out completely .