I’m going to have a nose job that I don’t really want.

I too will miss Gabriella. I did not always agree with her but her posts were intresing and sincere.
I am sorry she is leaving and resent it when posters say Oh you have got to go, as someone did upthread. Leave it to the moderators.

Wishing you all the best, PamelaJ1. You were wise to persist, we know our bodies and know when something doesn't feel right.

PamelaJ1, I do hope you get everything sorted. My mother refused to see a doctor about her basal cell ulcer, which eventually ate away part of her face. By the time she got help twenty five years later, it was too late.

Amagran, I don't always agree with GabriellaG54 and her outspoken comments, however, her comments are generally sincere and honest..

I agree with your post. It would be a pity to lose her from GN.
I don't think she meant her comment to be offensive, it was perhaps unwise, but not malicious.

Good luck Pamelaj, I am glad you are getting the treatment albeit late.
My lovely husband died because of incorrect dianosise, too painful and raw even now to discuss. Always listen to that inner voice and persist if you feel done thing is wrong.

Good for you PamelaJI. My mother was told “It’s nothing sinister” and given a dermatology appt for several months time. She believed her GP. Two years later despite surgery she died of Malignant Melanoma which had seeded tumours throughout her body.
I was told a patch was eczema by 3 GPs. The day after my Mum’s funeral I was given a referral to a dermatologist. It was a BCC.
I believe Australia has walk in skin clinics. Australian grans may know more? If only we had them in UK.

Good luck with your nose job,best to pay for a nice result

I don't always agree with GabriellaG54 and her outspoken comments, however, her comments are generally sincere and honest. If people could only resist the knee-jerk response of condemning her, they might appreciate that controversial opinions can sometimes open up a valuable debate. I believe that there are some who would condemn GG54 if she expressed the view that night follows day.

I read many opinions on these forums which I disagree strongly with, but I would always respect posters' rights to hold and express such views. Personal attacks on posters for the views they express are IMO intolerable. Attack the opinion, not the person.

Bye bye Gabriella, I shall miss reading your nasty comments, I used to look for you just to see what was coming out of your mouth next.

And this exactly what all sensible and sympathetic folk wish for you Pamela. You’ll be more than delighted to have a clear diagnosis from someone you trust. You’re right to stick to your guns until you feel confident it’s been throughly investigated. Please come back and let us know how it all goes.

4allweknow. I didn’t want an answer that was positive, I wanted one that I felt was correct from an expert that seemed to be bothered.

Pamela I wish you all the very best. You have done the right thing to fight your corner. Sending you

The trouble is with any typed or written word, no one knows the tone of voice and messages can be easily misinterpreted, not just on here.

Gabriella has explained what she meant. There are plenty of other plain speakers on GN. I notice the same ones pop up on various threads, and leap in to condemn/argue.

Gabriella, I will be sorry if you leave.

Really glad you followed your instincts OP.

Much better to be a pain in the ears, anagram of a***, than risk any type of cancer.

Wishing you the very best of outcomes.

My husband almost died, told a pain was muscle sprain as he had just come out of hospital. He then pointed out he was on blood thinning drug but was told they put everyone on it. I was with with Mr B while he was seeing the Dr and I told him in no uncertain terms he was talking a load of crap and I was taking him to A&E. Turned out he had 2 blood clots on in the lung. I rest my case. Just keep going I say.

Why would you want an answer that was positive. Surely a negative would be best. Great you had funds to pursue until you got what you wanted. Hope all goes well and that the 3rd professional isn't just being extra careful.

I shall miss your posts Gabriella
I have sent you a p.m.

17:29GabriellaG54

Just a note to say that I'm off here. No more posts from me.
No, I haven't been suspended or banned, I'm just sick if snowflakes and injured parties.
You can't say anything without someone getting in a snit and assuming you meant what they want to think you mean. They like to cause trouble and I'm not into at those games.
Too much of , 'you can't say that', cliques...blah blah...like a schoolyard.
If you have no problems, health, financial, familial or relationships and want to share ordinary everyday stuff, GN isn't for those people as you get told you're smug or showing off but if you have problems...come in.
Best wishes to Gillybob, Marydoll, dragonfly46, Urmstongran
I'm out for good. Phew!!

Thank you to all of you for your support. Well most of you anyway!
Luckily my little problem isn’t life threatening and I’m made of stern stuff when it comes to my skin.
I’ve looked at a few utube videos and seen the worst scenario.
This is not a negative thing, I am an optimist so I look at the worst and then expect the best! Even the worst scenario seems to have a good outcome.

Gone girl, if they ignore you don’t worry. The comments haven’t bothered me because most posters have been kind and many have experienced similar situations. Maybe it’s good to leave them there?

No excuse for saying that to someone with a dodgy patch on her face. Just cruel.

GabriellaG54

*As for me being irritated to death.
I'm not under a death sentence*
Spoken with vinegar.

Hmmm... GG54 tries later to explain/soften her comments.
A little backtracking methinks.

Not that they will do anything about it unless others report it too. They ignore me.

Can't believe you made that comment about a death sentence Gabriella.

Time for you to go methinks.

I have reported your post.

I too hope that you have successful treatment and make a speedy recovery PamelaJ1.
Gabriella I think your comments were a little ill thought out but I didn't think you meant to be unkind. It would be nice if people could be a less aggressive on here.

I have had so many misdiagnosis from GPs over life threatening conditions it’s unbelievable....like several who thought my symptoms were anxiety when in fact I had a brain haemorrhage or telling me my 10 year old child was just tired when he had encephalitis....and my husband who had bladder cancer and was seen by numerous doctors over months before he managed to get referred to a private specialist..... I have very little trust in GP s sand even some consultants these days....quite honestly real people talking about their symptoms give you a better diagnosis .....

I think the GP recognised it to be a basal cell carcinoma too Gabriella and an out patient appointment for treatment can take months I did wonder why, as her GP must know of her previous BCC, he didn't fast track a referral, instead, telling her it would be months

If a GP is concerned an HSC205 referral is made from the surgery to the specialist (Highly Suspicious of Cancer).

Every hospital has reserved spaces in each out patient clinic to slot these patients in as a fast track.