Not the best start for Christmas ?!

[macabethiel]

Well yesterday it was the Endoscopy & Sigmoidoscopy for the wife. They took a few biopsies during the procedures but nothing nasty seen so far just tests for collitus bacteria whilst they were in there so as to speak.

It was quite painful for her as she has multiple abdominal adhesions as a result of surgery some 30 years ago. The adhesions she has is something she has to live with as surgical intervension would cause them to spread even more extensively.(Its a common woman problem if they have had ovaries removed)

They have found she has a Hiatus Hernia but that is pretty common if you are over 50 and the symptoms are very manageable.

Final bit is the CT colonoscopy sometime early in the new year so we should soon know what the source of her pain is. Our house was much cheerier when we got home yesterday afternoon even though she was a little sore and gassed up.

[Lazy-Ferret]

[johnb5177]

That's great news, I hope the next stage is also good news for you all...

[jims-terrano]

Sounds a lot more positive for you both. All the best.

[Sweety]

That's great news & hopefully you's can relax a bit & enjoy Xmas My Mother has had a Hiatus Hernia for years & know it's not very nice

[firebobby]

Good news, so are you cooking the turkey then, so your good lady can take it easy.

[macabethiel]

Originally Posted by firebobby

Good news, so are you cooking the turkey then, so your good lady can take it easy.

As a matter of fact I am cooking the bird as she is at work from 7.30 am until 12.30pm on a short early shift at the local hotel where she works on the reception desk.

Next appointment is on the 6th January 2015 so all in all its a brilliant service from the NHS and our local hospital.

[AlexD333]

That is good news, keep it coming

[firebobby]

Originally Posted by macabethiel

As a matter of fact I am cooking the bird as she is at work from 7.30 am until 12.30pm on a short early shift at the local hotel where she works on the reception desk.

Next appointment is on the 6th January 2015 so all in all its a brilliant service from the NHS and our local hospital.

A lot of people forget the poor souls who have to work on Christmas day, but jobs still need to be done, I'll raise a glass to all who have to work today.

The NHS gets some bad press, but they do a bloody great job and we would be a poorer nation without it, I know most people pay into it (I won't go there) but they still give a sterling service.

[macabethiel]

Well today it was the last day we hope of the rather unpleasant testing.

It was only an hour in the scan room but no answers yet, it was due to be 4 sets of X-rays in the scanner but they doubled it to 8 sets to get a closer look. I am hoping its just the old adhesion causing the pain.

Just a wait now to see the top Consultant - finger crossed appointment pending. I guess if its bad new its ASAP if things are not too bad might have to wait a tad longer.

On the bright side Ernie paid her £100 so it might be a lucky Omen !!

[Lazy-Ferret]

Originally Posted by macabethiel

Well today it was the last day we hope of the rather unpleasant testing.

It was only an hour in the scan room but no answers yet, it was due to be 4 sets of X-rays in the scanner but they doubled it to 8 sets to get a closer look. I am hoping its just the old adhesion causing the pain.

Just a wait now to see the top Consultant - finger crossed appointment pending. I guess if its bad new its ASAP if things are not too bad might have to wait a tad longer.

On the bright side Ernie paid her £100 so it might be a lucky Omen !!

Congrats on ERNIE... we were talking about that the other day, wondering if premium bonds still existed.

[macabethiel]

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

Congrats on ERNIE... we were talking about that the other day, wondering if premium bonds still existed.

If you look on the NS&I website they are alive and kicking.

Over the last two years my return has been 1.9 % tax free !