Terrified waiting for results - hope for possible polyp

Hi,

I'm so sorry you're going through this  the waiting is awful. I'd suggest staying off Google. You really won't know anything until Tuesday. I had swallowing difficulties and was referred for an endoscopy where I was diagnosed. Waiting for the rest of the tests to stage it was truly horrible. At this stage you just don't know what it is. Keep yourself busy although I'm sure your 4 year old keeps you very busy. In the meantime I'd suggest staying away from foods like bread and rice and anything you are finding difficult to swallow. Regardless of what it is, you need to keep up your strength.

Sending you positive vibes.

Thank you so much for your reply.

I'm so sorry about your diagnosis. I've just read your profile and I'm really pleased to hear you are through your treatment.

I know it's just a waiting game now, I'm just terrible at not being in control. I'm not sleeping or eating which isn't helping anything! 

Thanks again and best wishes to you

Hi,

I'm like you - I really dislike being or feeling out of control. Just focus on the basics as best you can. I found doing mindless chores was helpful. Although I'm currently resisting doing some today :-)

Let us know how you get on.

Take care 

Hi Shining Sunflower. Oh you poor thing. You’re right when you say it’s all a whirlwind. I had similar symptoms to yourself but the main thing is you contacted your Doctor and they have fast tracked you. This in itself causes anxiety, but is so necessary. I assume you are having an endoscopy on Tuesday. I also had a spray and a local anaesthetic to numb the area. I was diagnosed pretty much straightaway after this procedure but I also remember the nurse, who I saw before, said it could easily be something else, so not to assume the worst.

I also think that when our anxiety is so heightened, we notice all sorts of things and our mind goes into overdrive. During the early days I used an app called Headspace. Not something I would usually think of doing, but for me it definitely helped to calm me down, particularly at night time. 

When you go on Tuesday I assume you are taking someone with you. In the meantime, please feel free to ask anything you want. This forum is full of people who understand how you are feeling. I know it’s difficult, but try to do as much as you can and enjoy your daughter; it will also give you a boost. Take care. Thinking of you. Julie