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 . 

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

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

Mabelle another procedure for you!!! I had a B12 booked, but cancelled due to the heat. I hope you are ok? Yes weather is cooling, but Im like Michael Fish on weather watch. If you remember Michael Fish that is lol xxxx

I do remember Michael Fish, especially his announcement that there wouldn’t be a hurricane just before a huge storm hit us!

Goodness that is a massive undertaking just after your op, regardless of the heat.  Although you’ve certainly put my withering to shame - I had a 3 hr plus snooze after a piffy tooth extraction!  Hopefully you’ll be able to rest up a bit after your adventure.

I’m thinking of you and Cat-Cat - I know the waiting is so stressful xxx

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

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

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 . 

I’m so sorry Dollysocks that you’re going through this - the uncertainty must be awful for you.  Do you have an idea of when the results should be back?  I really hope your conversation with the nurse tomorrow can provide some answers (or is it just a routine check in with you?).  Keep that cottage in sight for when all this is over and your body is healed xx

So pleased that you didn’t need a hysteroscopy and that the biopsy went ahead - I hope it wasn’t too painful.  The nurse feedback is very positive, which is really good and I hope has managed to calm your nerves a bit - I’ve never taken systematic HRT (I’ve bottled out of taking the estrogen cream for the time being as the list of side effects terrified me!) but I read that it can cause womb thickness so sounds like a likely suspect.  I really hope you manage to have a lovely break next week and have some well deserved rest (despite the teenagers!) xx

Lovely distraction Cat-cat. It sounds positive your appointment HRT does cause thickening of the lining doesn't it? From my various researching lol. Bit tired today over done it so will chill tomorrow. Once I get my results im going away. Have a chill out now Cat-cat nothing you can do until the results... X

Maebelle no idea of results. Will ask the nurse tomorrow. I think its a follow up as the enhanced nurses you have on call after surgery are for 2 weeks. Im getting there and really appreciate yours and Cat-cat's support even though we've never met its very comforting thank you x

Good news.... No cancer no further treatments cant really believe it!!!! Gynecologist told me to go out and celebrate xxxx