I saw my consultant/surgeon today and he gave me my date for my op - Saturday 22nd January - so 3 weeks tomorrow! I’m so please and even a bit excited! A bit anxious too of course, but getting an actual date has given me a boost.
Here’s my story:
September 14th - GP appointment for slight spotting 8 years post menopause; referred on 2 week fast track (Southampton)
September 21st - external and internal ultrasound, uterus lining noted at 8mm (should be no more than 4mm post menopause), referred for hysteroscopy and biopsy
September 28th - hysteroscopy attempted in outpatients; failed. Referred for hysteroscopy under GA
October 14th - pre assessment by nurse for hysteroscopy
November 3rd - hysteroscopy and biopsy under GA
November 19th - results by phone that I have cancer, grade 1: told I need MRI and chest x ray so it can be staged
November 23rd - MRI and chest X ray
November 24th - phone call from specialist nurse team to tell me I am to have a face to face appointment in two days’ time
November 26th - face to face appointment with consultant who told me it had been staged at 1A, and that he was 90% sure that a hysterectomy would be sufficient without any other treatment, but that he wouldn’t be 100% sure till after the hysterectomy
December 15th - pre assessment for hysterectomy including ECG, MRSA swabs and blood test
December 31st - face to face appointment with new consultant (my original one is on leave) who gave me a date for my hysterectomy of Saturday 22nd January. The hospital have opened up some weekend appointments to help them get through the waiting list.. The plan is for a laparoscopic hysterectomy under GA, in at 7.30am, 45 minute op, overnight stay and home after 11am the following day. He was lovely, understanding, listened to me and answered my questions. He echoed what my original consultant said, that the area was tiny and that they’re hopeful this will completely sort it. I’m hopeful too, but will have to wait and see.
I’ve bought some granny knickers 2 sizes too big, and will throw them away afterwards. Have also bought a litter picker for picking things up off the floor! Have just ordered a long charging lead for my iPad, already have a wireless charger for my phone (Xmas present). Got my own snacks to take in, also peppermint tea, my instant lemon tea, a couple of puzzle books, facial wipes, slippers, dressing gown, peppermints, pads, Oh and a little pillow to cushion my stomach from the seat belt on the way home. Reckon I’m almost there.
So all I will need now is a PCR and then a further blood test 3 days pre op. Praying that my consultant and the staff stay well and that the appointment goes ahead! If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask.
So glad that you have a date - all the waiting for appointments, dates, then results is the most stressful part and once you get a date you can start to plan. You sound very organised - I would add an eye mask and ear plugs to your list, as it can be quite noisy at night when the nurse checks everyone’s blood pressure and catheter lines. Fingers crossed that you do not get any delays - although I was anxious, once I had the diagnosis I just wanted it out 
