update from 16 July:
Saw the doc this morning. He assured me I've no need for a smear as my hysterectomy was for fibroids, my cervix was removed and I had had no previous 'abnormal' results.
I will be on the mamogram list now I've reached 50...and, while I was there, the doc checked my blood pressure and lungs (I sounded rather husky after a weekend singing so he took an opportunity to listen in).

I feel much better already....but I've make a mental note to look after myself a bit more - 'cos I'm worth it'... !

Keep healthy out there.
Lots of love, Hazel xx