Mole removal
My appointment for the mole removal came a little sooner than expected. The doctor and nurse are wonderful and very funny. I am informed that the procedure (a rather grand term for something so minor) will leave a scar. I … Read More
Chasing news on bowel surgery
Still no news on the bowel surgery option. I ring the consultant’s secretary. I give my name. The tone changes and becomes a little worried. ‘Ah yes. You were supposed to be seen. You were rescheduled’, she murmurs and tapers … Read More
Time for a blood test
Husband is now being monitored routinely to check what the lymphoma might be doing. We hope it isn’t doing anything very much – after all, that was the point of removing the spleen. Bloods up a smidge! 109 rather than … Read More
Another sigmoidoscopy
I thought that the wait would be interminable but it turns out that if you run a small business there are plenty of things to take your time and exercise your stress muscles 🙂 . Husband stays with me in the … Read More
Another hospital letter
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Post arrives. Aha. A hospital letter. We’re getting good at recognising them. I have an appointment to see a dermatologist. Wow, that’s quick. Mm. Same day as sigmoidoscopy – what a fun day we’ll have. We have to go to … Read More
Meeting with Colorectal Specialist
I have a new appointment with the specialist. It all seems a bit surreal – I haven’t had any symptoms for weeks – bowels bit loose but that may well be stress, no bleeding, no pain and I’ve put a … Read More
Appointment cancelled
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Mr Surgeon’s secretary rang to say he may not be able to make the appointment this afternoon and if so she has no idea when it’ll be rescheduled for. Poor woman – she will no doubt have several of these … Read More
MRI results are here but I can’t give them to you
Mr Surgeon’s secretary is no longer in a position to give me a definite appointment date. The MRI results are in but I can’t get them because Mr Surgeon is off sick and there isn’t a doctor available to give … Read More
Odd looking mole
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I have a suspicious looking mole… That’s all we need. Husband photographs it (it’s on my back so I can’t see it) and I can see what he means. Cue appointment with GP. GP is lovely, says he’ll refer me … Read More
CT and MRI day
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Today is CT and MRI day, which should be easier than colonoscopy day! At least I can eat and drink normally. The CT is booked straight after the MRI so I’m going to have to drink lots of water, lie … Read More