I am on edge today. I have a follow up appointment with my doctor tomorrow after the endometrial biopsy last week. She told me she would call me and cancel the appointment if everything came back okay. She has not called yet and the office called the house yesterday and left a message confirming my appointment. I know I should call in and see what they found but I'm scared to. If it is bad, I would rather be told in person than over the phone. I keep telling myself that we will deal with whatever happens. I am only 36 years old and have kids in high school and middle school who need me to be there for them and not running to the doctor all the time. UUggh. This waiting is killing me. I have to wait until March 11 to see the neurologist to see about my headaches which is driving me nuts too. What if it is something horrible? I don't know if I can manage. I know there a lot of people out there dealing with a lot more than I do, so my heart goes out to them but I still can't help feeling sorry for myself too.

((((BIG HUGS))))

Sunny,
FIrst of all, take a deep breath! Second, just because the office has not cancelled your appt. does not necessarily mean your biopsy results are bad. THey may still be waiting for the results from the lab themselves. Or, the doctor may have forgotten to tell the front office to call and cancel...or may have forgotten that he/she even told you this! THere are many, many possible explanations!

Try to stay positive and go to your appt. tomorrow thinking this way. If something is wrong, then chances are it was caught early, and you will be able to deal with whatever comes next.

Remember, "when you hear hooves, think horses, not zebras"! IN other words...don't just think the worse!

Many hugs to you and let us know what you find out!
Di

Thanks Di and moonlight. I am trying to keep myself busy and not worry too much.

Hang in there and keep busy. It is the best medicine. A few years ago my mom had a brain scan and the doctor did the same thing, we'll call to cancel unless we need to see you. Well, they didn't call, we were a wreck and we got there to find out she had a deviated septum. I dont' know what held me back from strangling him, but I verbally let him have it. They have no Idea what they put us through. So, having said that, try to think positive. Keep us posted.

What diluvlabs and enough posted is very possible (miscommunication at the doctor's office, results aren't in, etc). I'm sending you additional (((HUGS))) and prayers. Please keep us posted.

I'm sending you hugs and good healthy thoughts and wishes as well. Good advice given here - try and breathe - big, deep breaths. Over and over. It literally has a physical and psychological effect on the body. That said, I know it's hard to do. I too am waiting on results from an ex-ray and and terrified.

The doctor's staff are often so overwhelmed they forgot (or were never told) to call. It's not an excuse - but a reality. So, don't focus on that aspect.

Breathe, take a good hot shower, sip some tea, find something comforting to eat, listen to some music - call a friend -whatever you can do to be good to yoursef. Hang in there. Hugs, Kathleen

Sunny, I 'm sending up prayers for you and know how scared you must be. Try to take a deep breath and put it out of your mind. (((Hugs)))

Sunny,

I too wish you well, and will be praying for you. I too am going through my own mental crisis, based on some uncertain news.
I hope and pray we will both be fine. When is your appointment with your gyno?

BTW, I too had a endo biopsy, and my doctor called me on a Saturday morning at 7:00 AM to give me the results, of course my mind immediately assumed that there was something wrong ... but the results were good.

Sunny, please try not to panic. The chances are overwhelming that all is ok.

Please keep in close touch.

Very best,
Marcy

(((((((((sunnylou))))))))))))

Okay I made it through my appointment. I was diagnosed with simple hyperplasia. This is abnormal growth of lining in the uterus. Not cancer but they will have to take it out with a D&C. They said this is caused by excessive estrogen. I am scheduled to talk to the gynecologic surgeon at the end of March and then with the Menopause gynecologist in April to see what to do to keep the lining from growing back like that. They will probably treat with either hormones or an endometrial abelation. My nurse practitioner did say I was in Perimenopause and did say that the Menopause gyn has a lot of knowledge about hormones and BHRT! So I am encouraged that I am on the right track. Finally! I did break down a little in the office for a little bit because I have known in my heart for the last year or two that something was going on. It has taken 2 years and 4 different doctors, nurse practitioners to do enough to find the problem instead of covering up with antidepressants. Thanks for all the prayers and concern. If it wasn't for reading all the stories here, I might have given up and not kept digging for answers. I'll still need some support because I'm sure when it comes time to do the D&C, I will be terrified.

Sunny, am happy for you that it was nothing serious. At least now you have answers and can now make decisions on treatment. Am also happy you have a good doctor. Good luck on everything. Glad you did not just give up, you kept pursuing.

Sunny,
SOunds like good news to me!

I have had several D&C's and also an endometrial ablation...so PLEASE feel free to PM at any time!

Hugs to you,
Di

I am happy you finally received some answers, and the answer did not involve cancer. It sounds like you have a great doctor, I never heard of a Menopause gynecologist. I will look in to finding one in my area. Please continue to let us know how you are doing. You are not alone. God Bless

Thanks all. And Di, I will be PM'ing you when more questions pop up. There is a gynecologist in the practice that specializes in menopause and hormones. Since I have just been seeing the nurse practitioner she has now referred me over to her to figure out what to do about the hormones. I really like this new clinic. It just opened up in January and focuses on women's care. They have a couple of gynecologist, the sonogram doctor (not sure her correct title), the nurse practitioner, a couple of general practitioners, and a psycologist so they cover a lot of topics. They don't deal with surgeries or hosptilizations or with ob stuff so they refer you on for those things. Anyway, thanks again.

Dear'sunnylou'

Am so happy that the news was not what you were fearing.
Have had a D & C and it is not painful ,just alittle soreness later on and a little spotting.Honestly nothing to 'get your knickers in a twist' over
Am supporting you all the way with prayers and good vibes.

God Bless
Elizabeth

I am so happy it was not anything life threatening. That is good news. Now you can have a decent weekend and maybe find time to relax and enjoy yourself. Please keep coming here to talk whenever you need to.