2010 Can't Get Over Soon Enough!

Jean 0609
Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
What a year! I can't wait for it to be over. I went to a urologist today, because my last few urine samples have had small amounts of blood in them. I have to have another ultrasound next week. Then on December 20 I have to have cystoscopy. They wanted to do it on December 1st, but that is my exchange surgery. Hard to coordinate all these doctor appointments.

Has anyone had a cystoscopy? Just wondering how uncomfortable they are.

Just something else for me to worry about.........Can't take much more...

Hugs, Jean

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  • ccincin
    ccincin Member Posts: 82
    #2
    hope it goes well
    For you! I'm not sure what that is but just doesn't sound any fun! How do you know there is blood in urine? are you in pain when you go? Do you test for it?
    And I agree...bring on 2011!!!
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #3
    ccincin said:

    hope it goes well
    For you! I'm not sure what that is but just doesn't sound any fun! How do you know there is blood in urine? are you in pain when you go? Do you test for it?
    And I agree...bring on 2011!!!

    Hi ccincin,
    A Cystoscopy is when they use a Cycstocope (like a telescope or microscope) to see inside your bladder & urethra. This all started last December when I had pain in my lower left side of my stomach. They did a urine test and that's how they found the blood in my urine. I have no pain when I pee and I can't see the blood. Hugs, jean
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #4
    Jean
    it never ends, does it! I think my sil had that test a few years ago. She was peeing frequently but not much was coming out. She has to avoid anything with caffiene and other foods. I do know she takes medication. Unfortunately I don't know whether the test itself hurt. Try not to worry about it. You have enough going on with the exchange surgery coming up. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #5
    cahjah75 said:

    Jean
    it never ends, does it! I think my sil had that test a few years ago. She was peeing frequently but not much was coming out. She has to avoid anything with caffiene and other foods. I do know she takes medication. Unfortunately I don't know whether the test itself hurt. Try not to worry about it. You have enough going on with the exchange surgery coming up. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
    {{hugs}} Char

    Jean--it all just sucks doesn't it?!
    My friend had microscopic blood in her urine--went through all the tests, cysto, IVP, etc. and guess what--nothing found. Hopefully, this will be you too. I think they numb the urethra, it's a bit uncomfortable, but like we all say here--doable!!

    I'm sure CypressCynthia would give you the professional low-down on the procedure.

    Good luck,
    Hugs, Renee
  • Stace_aka_Pollyanna
    Stace_aka_Pollyanna Member Posts: 78
    #6
    Oh Jean... wishing I had a
    Oh Jean... wishing I had a big fast foward button for you :) Haven't heard of the procedure either so I can't advise. Know we will all go with you for the poke and prod... and whatever else you have to go through to get to the finish line!!

    Blessings and hugs,
    Stace
  • linpsu
    linpsu Member Posts: 747
    #7
    Jean
    You have been through so much already - what a bummer to have to deal with all this new stuff. Prayers to you for a positive outcome from your procedure!
    Linda
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #8
    You sure have been through
    You sure have been through the wringer haven't you. I'm sorry for what your going through. And Yes it will be nice when this year is OVER. I pray they don't find anything and you bladder is clean. take care Kay
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #9
    sorry to hear rough year
    I will be thinking of you...and hope things calm down and have some peace
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #10
    The gift that keeps on giving!!
    Yes, this whole cancer journey sucks!! Try to focus on the positive things going on...like your upcoming exchange surgery. I just had mine last Monday and I can promise you some relief from the rocks on your chest. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and know we're with you all the way!!
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #11
    MyTurnNow said:

    The gift that keeps on giving!!
    Yes, this whole cancer journey sucks!! Try to focus on the positive things going on...like your upcoming exchange surgery. I just had mine last Monday and I can promise you some relief from the rocks on your chest. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and know we're with you all the way!!

    Here .. Here ... Can't start on why I want 2010 to
    be over ... otherwise, I would vent, text and email for days ... ... Come on 2011! I can hardly wait.

    Vicki Sam
  • Giant Poodles
    Giant Poodles Member Posts: 79
    #12
    VickiSam said:

    Here .. Here ... Can't start on why I want 2010 to
    be over ... otherwise, I would vent, text and email for days ... ... Come on 2011! I can hardly wait.

    Vicki Sam

    I had that test about twenty
    I had that test about twenty years ago. It does not hurt. You don't feel anything. No worries.
    Rhonda
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #13
    linpsu said:

    Jean
    You have been through so much already - what a bummer to have to deal with all this new stuff. Prayers to you for a positive outcome from your procedure!
    Linda

    Sending prayers and cyber
    Sending prayers and cyber hugs!
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #14
    MyTurnNow said:

    The gift that keeps on giving!!
    Yes, this whole cancer journey sucks!! Try to focus on the positive things going on...like your upcoming exchange surgery. I just had mine last Monday and I can promise you some relief from the rocks on your chest. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and know we're with you all the way!!

    I've never had this test,
    I've never had this test, so, I can't offer any info on it. Want to wish you good luck with your surgery.

    Hugs, Leeza

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