Seeing a gastroenterologist next week, but unsure if I should go

[RobinJ123]

I been on the waiting list to see a gastroenterologist and the hospital phoned to book me in for next week. But this year, I feel fine, no blood in my stool, no pressure in my side, last time I had a pain and pressure on my lower left side was last summer after drinking too much water the night before and lying in my bed.

I feel anxious and regret I didn't cancel it now, because I don't want to waste their time or be a hassle.

I was referred by my gp because last year I had a stool test following some blood in my stools, the gp didn't thnk it was serious but didn't say it was normal either, and also constant mild pressure, for a year, probably made worse because of my overly anxious mind trying to focus on it.

I don't worry nor focus on my symptoms nowadays, which I think helps.

Now I don't know what to do or think, and feel silly now.
I feel fine, only thing bothering me now is my pressure in my ears...
I do get annoying need to clear my throat, sometimes acid reflux attacks but not as bad as before.

[Sparky16]

I would just go and explain the reason your GP referred you, and then how you have been doing since then. You can ask the gastroenterologist what you should do if the issue ever comes up again. Don't feel like you are a hassle - you'll probably be the easiest appointment of the day!

[WiseMonkey]

I would just go and explain the reason your GP referred you, and then how you have been doing since then. You can ask the gastroenterologist what you should do if the issue ever comes up again. Don't feel like you are a hassle - you'll probably be the easiest appointment of the day!

Yes, I agree with this

[Fishmanpa]

I would just go and explain the reason your GP referred you, and then how you have been doing since then. You can ask the gastroenterologist what you should do if the issue ever comes up again. Don't feel like you are a hassle - you'll probably be the easiest appointment of the day!

I'll third this... If you don't go and get triggered somehow, you'll be kicking yourself. I've seen it happen here more times than I can count. Consider it a nail in the worry coffin for this issue.

Positive thoughts

[RobinJ123]

Thanks for your advice