Waiting for consult-scared to death

Hello Theresa! Thank you for the good thoughts and great tip. If I could please tap your expertise, I was wondering if you could give me your opinion. I just got back from my appointment and I don't know what to think at this point. Since the appointment was end of day, I think I may have gotten the bum's rush. They tested my urine, which still tested positive for blood. The doctor basically just took my history and after about five minutes told me he was going to order a ct urogram, 3D rendering, and have me come back for a cystoscopy (spelling?) in two weeks. I asked him if he could do it now, and after some hemming and hawing, he agreed to ask people to stay late so he could do the procedure. He said that it looked clear and that is "half good news" and he would have to wait for the results of the ct scan to know about the "upper". I guess my question is, how accurate is the cystoscope and is it good news that he didn't see anything? Also, what does the CT urogram show? I don't know if I received good news or what! Sorry for the long question, but I'm sure I will think of more! THANK YOU! Joyce

Hi Joyce,

I'm thinking and praying for you as you go for your appointment tomorrow. Keep us posted.

One thing I might mention that I always do that I have found helpful, is that I always record the appointment on my cell phone. (Many cell phones have a "voice record" mode.) My first app't I just asked the Dr. if he minded--now he waits for me to be ready! I find it helpful in case there is something I didn't remember exactly. My husband is always with me too, but it's interesting how we sometimes "hear" things differently--so I have it all recorded for further reference.

(((Hugs))),
Teresa

By the way, I'll post again when/if I find out anything. I'll probably have lots of questions after my appointment.
Joyce

Hi Catherine! Thank you for the good thoughts! I am so nervous I am actually shaking! My appointment is 3:45 tomorrow and I don't know what to expect. I have a feeling that I won't know anything more after the appointment than I do now. Since it's only a consult, I am pretty sure that no tests will be done to make any determination, so I guess I will probably have more waiting to do.
Thanks, again!
Joyce