Hello everyone and again thanks for all your support received
Firstly thanks for all the advice and tips with regards to the Moviprep, as I had gone into total mad woman mode about it. No it's not great but it wasn't as bad as I had imagined in my head.
Today I went to the Endoscopy Unit and was immediately taken after changing I was taken straight into the Endoscopy Unit as soon as I arrived, which meant I didn't disappear down that dark rabbit hole of fear and anxiety . The nurses and consultant were great, explaining everything to me and asked if I wanted sedation, which was a total positive from me. I explained that I do suffer from PTSD and severe anxiety and everyone was very reassuring and 'there' for me during both procedures.
I started off with my gastroscope, the consultant informed me immediately of everything he found, he firstly told me that I have serious gastritis but also other areas of inflammation of the which biopsies were taken from, results in approx four to six weeks.
Next came my major cause of concern, the Colonoscopy. I was given a sedative and entonox which did help me to relax somewhat. I was also told of everything he was finding, firstly he told me that I have perianal lesions, hyperplastic polyps and a 'loopy colon'. Biopsies were taken from all the findings. I will get my results within four to six weeks, is this an average wait time?
Obviously I am glad today is finished but waiting four to six weeks for all the biopsy results does feel like miles away to me. I am also going out to be referred on duty to my anaemia and ferritin levels being so low.
However I do thank everyone for the support I received whilst I was in full swing of having a meltdown and anxiety cycles.
Cathy xxx
