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D&C with biopsy this Thursday- feeling a little nervous

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kathleen69032
kathleen69032

Hello everyone, I am having a D&C and biopsy this thursday and I'm scared.  i am 54 yrs hold and had post menopausal bleeding after 14 mos. While i dont fear that I have cancer, I am fearing the procedure.  I am having gen anesthesia which i've had only once before.  i've been cleared by the cardiolgist and my primary care doctors but i'm fearing the process.  I have zanax to take prior to arriving at the hospital. 

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  • Sochima822
    Sochima822 kathleen69032

    Posted

    There is no reason to fear because the light of life is on your side and you will be fine. Always look forward. You will see that you will soon be with us again
  • debbie03785
    debbie03785 kathleen69032

    Posted

    Hi, I understand your worries. I had exactly the same procedure done over a year ago. It was a breeze, honestly. After a quick op, didnt even feel sleepy or sore afterwards. Was woried about the results, but all was ok. Got home a few hours later and was back at my office job the next day. Please try not to worry..thinking of you. Xx

     

    • kathleen69032
      kathleen69032 debbie03785

      Posted

      Thank you for sharing this. I'm doing better today.  I actually think I had a period this week after off/on bleeding since March.  So I know I needt o have this procedure to see what's going on.  I keep saying to myself its going to be okay and saying the serenity prayer helps too. 

  • brendababy
    brendababy kathleen69032

    Posted

    Oh Kathleen I know what fears like I face it everyday we've just got to tell ourselves sometimes the fear is inappropriate and there really is nothing to fear but the sensation itself

    Just go with the flow and tell the medical staff about your anxieties when you get to hospital, they'll take that into account and look after you

    I'll be rooting for you

    Hugs

    Brenda xx

  • Guest
    Guest kathleen69032

    Posted

    Hi Kathleen, you will do very well.  I had surgery in April that included laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and D & C under general anesthesia.  It went well and there were no complications.  It's a good idea to let them know at the hospital if you are anxious; they will do what they can to reassure and look after you.

    • kathleen69032
      kathleen69032 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks Elizabeth, I am def going to tell them...I already told the anesthesiologist that i'm nervous.  glad i have the xanax

  • kathleen69032
    kathleen69032

    Posted

    Hi Everyone, just wanted to follow up.  I had the procedure yesterday and it went well.  I had a polyp which the gyn said was about the size of the tip of her little finger...she removed it.  my lining was not thick but she did some scaping anyway.  i feel better already knowing this.  she said that the polyp did not look cancerous but they have to send for tests anyway and she said everything else looked good and that i am prob in peri meno ...still ...uggh .....but i am goig to deal with it as best I can.  Thank you all for the good thoughts and prayers.  My biggest fear was the procedure and the speculum and I didnt feel a thing!  Having a great doctor is key ! 
    • Guest
      Guest kathleen69032

      Posted

      Hi Kathleen, I am glad to hear that it went so well!  My gyn also told me that my polyps did not appear to be cancerous and they weren't.  You will be fine.  Still being in peri, well... yeah.  That's not great.  But otherwise, it is good to know that you came through it and that you have a great doctor!  Take care and get some rest!

    • Sochima822
      Sochima822 kathleen69032

      Posted

      Nice to hear it went so well for you! I agree on having a great doctor, it makes a world of difference.
    • maisie05
      maisie05 kathleen69032

      Posted

      Well done Kathleen. Take care now and rest for a few days. There are lots of suggestions for dealing with peri on here when you feel like looking!
  • janeymac1965
    janeymac1965 kathleen69032

    Posted

    Glad things went well for you.  Be glad you weren't awake for the procedure.  It's not very pleasant.  

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