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Hi Tomorrow is my hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy under GA. I am sure that I will be anxious tomorrow but I am hoping that it is the start to getting a diagnosis. I have pain all the time and feel like I am not me anymore.
Hello all, I have to be at hospital for 12 today for my hysterectomy, although been told I am second on the list so likely to have to wait a few hours before I go down. Very anxious, never had an operation, never been under GA. It didn't help that...
Hi All I’m worried how I will cope physically with having a hysterectomy and chemo whilst also caring for my disabled husband. I’m 60 and hubby is 57 (he has advanced Parkinsons plus significant mobility issues/frequent falls). He will have a small...
Hi, I've had my abdominal ultrasound sound and transvaginal scan today for diagnosis, obviously have to wait for results, but since having them done my pain seems to have been aggravated, also my bladder hurt along with something on my right while having...
Hi I am waiting for hysteroscopy and biopsy next week after some post menopausal spotting. I have a constant nagging period type pain which can be severe at times. Also my tummy is so bloated especially in the evenings. I am wondered if others had the...
Hi everyone, l had a a biopsy last Friday under general anaesthetic. I had been told that uterus lining was 14.7mm so at almost 70years of age l was concerned, however after procedure the surgeon came to see me and told me that they had been u able to...
Good morning, I had robotic surgery 5 days ago and I'm doing ok, managing a small walk every day and getting around the house. I am waiting to find out what treatment I will be having, i think they said i will get an appointment with oncology in around...
I am desperate for reassurance, because over the last few weeks I have got myself in a right state. In 2021 I had some slight post menopausal bleeding. I had a transvaginal ultrasound and hysteroscopy, and was told all was fine. A couple of months ago...
i was examined by a maill dr they was a nurse they but I wasn't told this has anyone else experienced this ? Doreen
When you left the hospital after surgery, did they take you out in a wheelchair? i can’t imagine they’d make us walk, but I honestly don’t know! Do they?
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