Hello...I've been a guest here for the past few weeks & am amazed at all the brave posts/ stories I have read thus far.
I have joined today...simply because I cannot deny anymore.
Although I presented with abnormal bowel symptoms in June '18.....& went through several blood/ poo tests, UV & CT Scans....all were very normal. By Oct '18...my poo was also very normal & all I've had since then is a dull toothache like discomfort in my lower left abdomen....which I've now got used to.
Things have speedily moved on since then. For the past month, I had a CT Colonography - which showed up 'something' on my descending bowel....followed by a Colonoscopy on 15/4, which showed up same mass. The Endoscopist couldn't get through further...due to narrowing. He noticed 'abnormal tissue,' took bioscopy....which showed nothing - However, He stated it was 'a grey area.' & only way it can be ascertained is through a 'Left Hemicolectomy' which I am due on 16/ May. Removing most of my descending colon & part of my sigmoid.
Since then, I have been living in an alien world. Yes, I'm old at 69 years, but feel biologically young. The only way that I am coping with this is through my bottle of Sauvignon per night & my constant supply of roll-ups - plus watching lots of good Box Sets/ I Player.....to include 'Deadwood.' right now.
Cheers, just saying hello. x