Went for treatment today (hystescopy) and they couldn't do it...Cervix closed

Hi Sorry to read about your failed hysteroscopy. I had the same problem due to my stenosed cervix. I was supposed to have the procedure done a couple of weeks later under GA but instead had it done by Epidural, an injection in the back which numbs you from the waist down. You're conscious throughout the procedure, just can't feel anything at all. Recovery it quicker and you don't suffer any side effect GA can leave you with.

Good luck with him trying again on Monday.

Sending hugs, Barb xx

I love the suggestion of the Epidural if I can drive home after that? 

The Dr. is going to try one more time in his office on Monday. I have to take some pill to open my Cervix Sunday night and Monday morning and if that doesn't work he will do it in the hospital. 

I did ask for the Profanol vs. the GA because of my Dementia he concurred.

With GA or Profananol you need to be driven home.  If I don't have to be driven home that would be the best.

Actually, it will be the best if he can do it on Monday.  Since this pill he is going to give me is used to induce labor, I forgot to ask him if I am going to have contractions....I imagine I will BE. 

And if he can't do the procedure on Monday...I am going to ask WHY can't he just do the HYSTERECTOMY in the hosptial instead of the checking....waiting....and ending up having it anyway?  I'm 58....they stage after the HYSTERECTOMY....He's pretty sure I have endrometrial cancer...So I'm going to ask WHY NOT JUST TAKE IT OUT and skip all this.....IF he can't do it on Monday.

Thank you for always being here BARB..You have enough crap on your plate. 

They probably can't just go to Hysterectomy due to the way medical coverage works...probably have to have the test first or they won't pay for the Hysterectomy...I will still ask if there is a way around this...if it doens't work Monday.

The US seems faster moving and more accomodating to their patients.

I read a lot on here the wait times you all are experiencing....I feel for you all.  Because the Drs here are literally not leaving me alone. 

Yes, there was supposed to be a 3 week wait for this Dr. to try again to get in my Cervix...but he came out to the desk and told the secretary to "overbook" and put me in on Monday!  

Then I got a phone call later in the day to ensure I was ok with the news of having to wait...and making sure I was not drinking alcohol (or persuading me not to) because I said I was going to...because I could not take the damn stress....

After he told me I would be coming back sooner than 3 weeks, I told them I would not drink...so they called to see if I was OK...Also, this was a different Dr. than I usually see there....and after my appointment they said my regular GYN was in the office and wanted to know if I needed someone to talk to about the Invasive breast Cancer I was diagnosed with (no appointment)...she took me in her office, let me cry....reassurred me...etc.

When I got home from the procedure I was suppossed to have my GENERAL DRs office knew of it and had someone call me to see how it went.

I feel very lucky with my FORMING team of Medical support.

Hi . I hadn't realised you are in the US. What great service you are getting with everyone calling to see if you're OK - I'm impressed!

Hugs, Barb xx

Hi Misssy

You cannot drive for 24 hours after an epidural. At least not in the UK. Not all cancers are staged after a hysterectomy, so would they not have to be very sure they have identified endometrial cancer from a biopsy before proceeding with the surgery? 

Sarah xx

Hi . Sorry, just noticed more than 1 post. No you can't drive after an Epidural, I think for 24 hours like Sarah says. They normally take a biopsy at the same time as doing the hysteroscopy and from that they identify cancerous cells so they'd need those details in order to proceed with Hysterectomy.

Hugs, Barb xx

PS Thanks for the last comment, hugs

GRRRRRR....I didn't know that....I don't think I would have an epidural anyway...I had one with my first child birthing...but it HURT SO BADLY...I opted to do the 2nd birthing natural and that went much easier.

Profanol (I am not sure of the spelling) is a wonderful anethesia...less damaging to the brain...and last time I had it for a colonoscopy...instead of throwing up from the GA and sleeping for 4 hours....I was out in the back yard happy as anything....and I felt wonderful all day! LOL

Ok, so hopefully he gets in this non agreeable CERVIX on Monday...

Thank you always Barb.

I think the UK Drs are very well educated and I look to UK Drs all the time or FOREIGN DRS. I LOVE INDIAN DRS....

They are the SMARTEST in my opinion.  I had a problem with my feet years ago...I couldn't walk....and had to leave work for a while..and NO AMERICAN DR I was seeing could figure out what was going on.

I took myself to the Emergency room because I could not stand not being able to walk any longer....and the INDIAN Dr figure out I had a toxic level of a drug in my system (Antabuse) used to curbtail people that drink alcohol.  

He told me to immediately STOP taking that med...I was better in 2 weeks.  It could have KILLED ME.

But, another thing...I am VERY STRONG WILLED and a strong advocate for myself and those in my family....I push and push and push....and yes, US Drs seem quicker in general than UK (but doesn't make them better)

And, because I have a Panic disorder and you can FEEL my panic if you are in the same room....

My particular Drs get things done fast because they don't want me constantly harassing them....LOL

And yesterday I made a BIG deal about having to wait any more time for this biopsy...I was crying...it was NOT FAKE...and he looked at his assistant and said make sure she is put in as an "overbook"...I didn't know that meant it would be so quick - MONDAY......but yes...we have to advocate for ourselves and push them.