I'm so embarrassed

Hoping all is well AnnieGran.

AnnieGran, hope that your visit to the BC is reassuring - most lumps are not cancer as you probably know...but of course you are going to feel anxious...anyone would.

Let us know how you get on, won't you? And pencil in a lovely little treat, with a friend, to look forward to immediately after your tests...even if it's just a frothy coffee and a bite to eat.

Thinking of you and of course anyone else who is going through similar times just now...

I am pleased you are sorted Cosafina and it was a benign polyp.
Good luck hulahoop, I will be thinking of you, you were very kind and thoughtful when I was going through it.
Good luck to you too AnnieGran.

Even what it 'says'.

I can back up Kayek's advice. An excellent product which does what it days.

Cosafina, so glad everything is ok.

Anniegran, good luck, hope it goes well. No-one wants these tests but we're lucky that we do have them.
I am so glad that people make these posts, it may be one person asking but it can affect a lot of us so thank you to all those brave, embarrassed posters! I've learnt so much by what people discuss on here,some of us might think that we're the only ones with problems, we certainly know now that we're not alone.

You could try a mixture of bicarbonate and white vinegar it works on most stains then a hair dryer helps with the drying .

Cosafina - excellent news, you must be very relieved.

I had a breast lump looked at by GP today and I have to go to the 'breast lump clinic' for tests. Wish me luck too, please.

I have had a couple of colonoscopies and I did all the preparation in one day. First you have to make sure you have an afternoon appointment. Then get up really early (you don't sleep too well the night before anyway .) obviously work out the correct times to take the meds. I sit in my lounge and wait ! Keep my dressing gown on until it's all over. Shower and hey presto all done!

I'm sure it'll be fine hulahoop but you might want to follow harrigran's advice (higher up the thread).
They're going to call me next week with the results of the histology on the polyp and tell me what's next in the programme. (they rang today to see how I was, which is fine )

I am having one tomorrow so just going to start worst bit (the dreaded prep) have them yearly and dread each one glad yours was OK cosifena fingers crossed mine will be too x

Don't panic! My beloved had an accident a while back, and I thought the mattress would always have a stain. So I didn't hold out much hope the stuff I got off the internet would do the trick.
It's called MATTRESS MAGIC STAIN REMOVER WITH DUST MITE INHIBITOR.
It is by Tensor Marketing Ltd.
you can email them [email protected]
www.goodideas.uk.com
This stuff is specifically for organic stains, you spray it on, and let it dry, and Hoover any residue, and the stain is gone. If I remember correctly, it cost about £15 or so.
Good luck.
And I hope the Colonospopy hasn't turned up anything to worry about.
Take care.

So glad all is sorted. ?

Very pleased that all is well. A great relief all round.

Oh that is good news.

My brother had a positive test result but no problems. When they quizzed him a bit closer it turned out that he had been eating black pudding and this can influence the result!

Thanks for sharing good news along with your experiences. I don't wish to focus on health issues but it's having people needing/willing to post that can help others. Can I ask how often are the regular check ups?

Great news and a relief for you, I'm sure

Thanks all. The colonoscopy went well and they removed a polyp which they told me was huge at 20mm, but said it was stelline (apparently a posh medical term for benign). They also said it could have been missed last time if it was in a fold but is the most likely culprit for the blood in poo.
I wonder if they'll ask for a follow up sample, or if they'll wait until my next regular check up?

Hope you don't mind me commenting on your problem of blood in your poo samples? If you still have blood and it appears that all is well in the bowel department, I suggest you ask for further tests. A dear friend also experienced positive test results but no evidence of any bowel problems. After almost 2 years throat cancer was diagnosed, the blood was caused by the tumour and was passed through the gut. Don't want to be alarmist in any way and really hope all goes well with your colonoscopy but forewarned is forearmed.

We've got an elderly incontinent dog. After many accidents, and many cleaning products, I found a spray at Pets at Home. It's "Get Off", and is brilliant at removing stains. I use it on everything and I'm sure it would do the job on a mattress.

Cosafina, it is a shame you didn't post before you started the laxatives, I could have given you some pointers. From the first sip of laxative you don Tena lady night pants and you put a very thick towel over the sheet where you are lying. I would also suggest wearing the pants until you get changed for the colonoscopy and also on the way home.
Hoping you have a good result.

Thanks everyone. Have ordered the stuff you put a link to Katek and will investigate borrowing a Vax if that doesn't work.
I'm expecting the procedure to go fine - I had one two years ago that was fine, and nothing feels changed!

Good luck...you have learned it having been through the mill.a bit. All the advice looks good.

Vax wet cleaner is brilliant at removing stains, I have had a poorly cat on my hands and this has removed all the stains, using the fancy attachment in conjunction with cleaning products.

What you can also purchase, if no vax to hand (I use it with mine) is something called urine off, it works on human as well as animal products by removing the enzymes. It's about £20 for a bottle on Amazon much cheaper than a new mattress you can leave that on and it will "eat" it over time, pour on put plastic over the top and walk away, then clean with a scrubbing brush and water.