Update re cancer appointment

[Thanksnhs]

Hi I have just received a phone call offering me an appointment on Tuesday at my local general hospital which although dreading it I want it over and done with especially since I should have had it done month's ago the girl said it was because I need a polyposcopy and they had difficulty finding someone to do it but they have a cancellation for this Tuesday. I was thinking it was more to do with my cardiologist chasing them up, a coincidence maybe! Char x

[meadfoot]

Best wishes for your appointment.

[Thanksnhs in reply to meadfoot]

Thank you, I will let you know when I get the results. Char

[Gardenview10]

Good news that you will be seen so quickly and less time to worry. Sending positive thoughts for you, it does seem silly they only have certain people and days for different procedures. Sadly that's how it is at the moment, but hopefully things will improve. Best wishes and keep us posted xx Sue

[Thanksnhs in reply to Gardenview10]

Thank you Sue and I hope you and Ralph are doing well.I am so glad just to get the appointment and it's a bonus to have it done in my local hospital since I won't be able to drive. I have to go up today and pick up the dreaded prep they don't want it to go missing in the post. I will post an update after it's done, the last time they told me immediately what they had found. Char xx

[Gardenview10 in reply to Thanksnhs]

The prep is wonderful isn't it?😱 At my last colonoscopy September last year I actually watched on the screen and they said what they thought at the time, and thankfully they were right.xx

[Thanksnhs in reply to Gardenview10]

I think it's the worst bit dreadful stuff, maybe watching it will take my mind off what they are doing 😅I have watched a lot of the cardiac procedures it is quite fascinating what they can do now. Char xx

[10gingercats]

ask for sedation before the procedure. I did'nt and wished i had asked .They did not offer.

[Thanksnhs in reply to 10gingercats]

I had it the last time but it was still pretty bad I was wondering if they could give more, I suppose it depends what the doctor says at least it should be quicker this time. Char

[Noodlesalad]

Thank goodness for that finally an appointment it would have been considerate of them to let you know why there's been this long delay though after having surgery for cancer, just a little bit of patient compassion would have been great.I think you're right though 're your cardiologist intervention.

Take care xx

[Thanksnhs in reply to Noodlesalad]

They said they couldn't find anyone that could remove polyps and then they got a cancellation for Tuesday and it just so happens that this Doctor can remove polyps, my what a coincidence just after the Jubilee contacted them 😅it would have been nice when I left messages if someone could have phoned me back instead of just ignoring my messages. I will let you know how it goes 🤞char xx

[Noodlesalad in reply to Thanksnhs]

Well said xx🙏

[080311]

morning char,

I am sure it’s your transplant surgeon putting a bomb under them! I know how difficult Tuesday will be but you have faced so much in the last few years so onwards!

You will be in my thoughts let us know how you get on.

Best wishes Pauline x

[Thanksnhs in reply to 080311]

Thank you Pauline I definitely think it was the pressure the Jubilee put on them that I got an appointment right away it shouldn't have to be like that. I am now in grumpy scared mode but really glad I am getting it done soon, as I keep worrying about it in case they find something.My friend has bought a caravan over in Millport and we are getting the train to largs tomorrow and going over for a visit that should definitely take my mind off it and it's supposed to be dry it will be great if it is 👍🌞char xx

[Noodlesalad in reply to Thanksnhs]

Your going on an adventure and so what if the weather doesn't do what it should in August enjoy the fun.I totally understand about being grumpy and scared I would be too but take the positive and the sooner it's over and done with the better.

I was speaking to my sister she's now five years cancer free after her colorectal surgery as you know she lives in America her surgeon still sees her every three months and she has colonoscopy and scans regularly I guess this is the difference between our two systems. I keep telling her you do know if you were still living in England you would be lucky to see you're surgeon/oncologist every 6 months .

I finally have my appointment with the irregular heartbeat consultant next Tuesday and been told it's a full day as they want to do a barrage of tests before I see the doctor. Right now though I'm in agony with hip and knee pain and been resting for over a week as I had been relatively pain free for two days this morning I decided to go for a walk now I'm in agony again it's so frustrating🙄

Have a good laugh if nothing else this weekend xx

[Thanksnhs in reply to Noodlesalad]

We will do, it will be nice to go somewhere different even though it's not too far from where we stay.That's great care your sister gets in America I don't think I will get anything like it here they seem to pushed to be able to do anything like that especially scans.

Sorry to hear that you have been in pain it is an awful thing when it suddenly comes back, mine is mostly in my hands it can be awful at times.

I hope your appointment goes well, it's sounds good that they are doing lots of tests, let me know how you get on. Take care char xx

[Vms49 in reply to Thanksnhs]

Used to visit Largs as a child I’m sure the ice cream place was called Nardini’s (I’m now 75) so probably long gone . Good luck next week .🤞

[Thanksnhs in reply to Vms49]

Hi thank you.Nardini's is still there and still as busy, the ice cream is amazing. Char x

[Noodlesalad in reply to Thanksnhs]

Hope you're ok post up and everything went well xx

[Thanksnhs in reply to Noodlesalad]

Morning, I'm afraid it didn't go well at all it was absolutely awful, they had too many problems due to scaring and one they couldn't reach because of the position of it. If I thought the first time was bad it was a walk in the park compared to that one and it was a senior consultant that done it. I now have to go back in again for a general anesthetic I am worried sick about it, time is marching on and I know there is a risk of them turning cancerous and also the risk of anesthetic to my heart my cardiologist won't be too happy about the whole thing. The original Dr said he couldn't reach them but he thought the surgeon would have done them, which made sense but she explained that because of the length of time the op took she thought it was better going back in to get them removed. I'm now 8 months since diagnosis, 6 from op and they are saying it might be another two before they try again. . I am gutted about the whole thing. Char xx

[Noodlesalad in reply to Thanksnhs]

So sorry to hear it didn't go as well as planned for you, what a nightmare and now having to wait again for further surgery.Let's hope next time will be successful and this time next year this will all be a distant memory🙏xx

[Thanksnhs in reply to Noodlesalad]

Thank you I just wanted it over and done with and now I feel it's a step back and of course another wait, it just goes on and on. I will let you know when I get the next appointment through xx

[080311]

Did look at the weather forecast and Saturday Sunday are supposed to be sunny and warm! Love Largs, never went over to Millport but hear it’s lovely so enjoy.

Pauline x

[Thanksnhs in reply to 080311]

Thanks I haven't been to Millport for many years it will be nice to visit, I love largs as well an ice-cream in Nardini's before heading home 😋xx

[080311 in reply to Thanksnhs]

Oh yes best ice cream on the West Coast 😂 x

[080311 in reply to 080311]

John and I used to go and have lunch there, a nice drive and then a lovely lunch very reasonable 😂 have a lovely day.x

[Thanksnhs in reply to 080311]

It definitely is the best ice cream, I am looking forward to our day trip to the coast even though it's only 40 minutes from home. It's a nice change of scenery. Char xx

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I thought exactly the same is this because your lovely Cardiologist has chased it up but finally at least now you have an appointment and I hope soon peace of mind

Let us know how you get on x

[Thanksnhs]

I'm dreading it but really glad that at last I have the appointment and very soon and hopefully by Tuesday lunchtime I will know if everything is ok. I will let you know when I get home. Char xx

[Dyllibobs]

I hope all goes well on Tuesday Char, the waiting must be so stressful. Sending love & best wishes to you. Carolyn xx

[Thanksnhs in reply to Dyllibobs]

Dreading it but really glad to be getting it done at last x

[DodgyTickerMum]

Wishing you lots of luck for Tuesday. We’ll all be thinking of you. 🤞🏻

[Thanksnhs in reply to DodgyTickerMum]

Thank you x

[Silvasava]

Best of luck for Tuesday, hope all goes well and the worst part is the Moviprep again. I'm waiting for surgery for colon cancer and like you just want it over and done with

[Thanksnhs in reply to Silvasava]

I picked the lovely pack up yesterday.Sorry to hear that you have cancer, I hope it's not too long till you get your appointment, I think I waited about 6 weeks. Wishing you well with your recovery. Please let me know how it goes. Take care char xx

[PinkKizzie]

Wishing you all the best for Tuesday 🫂

[Digger0]

Good luck.

[Thanksnhs in reply to Digger0]

Thank you

[Murderfan58]

At least it will be done on Tuesday and hopefully you will get the results quickly. I know it's hard but try not to worry whilst waiting for the results. And remember to rest after having it done and no heavy lifting or vacuum cleaning. Or anything that will make you hurt inside as you will be sore so make sure you take painkillers. And make sure you wear a pad as you will bleed for a while .

[Thanksnhs in reply to Murderfan58]

Thank you. Char x

[andrea_waffle7]

Good luck Char, you have been through so much so hoping you get some answers and news and that’s can get sorted soon for you xx

[cappachina]

That's great Good luck and I hope all goes well

[Thanksnhs in reply to cappachina]

Thanks x

[Silvertail]

Best wishes. I hope all goes well. ❤️

[Thanksnhs in reply to Silvertail]

Thank you x