carcinoid syndrome

anyone had to deal with carcinoid syndrome either before or after wls? katie k

never heard of it. What is it? - Stephanie J

Carcinoid syndrome is a rare disease affecting the small bowel, stomach and/or pancreas. It is characterized by slow growing tumors that spread (metastasize) to the liver, lungs and ovaries. Major symptoms include facial flushing, diarrhea and wheezing.

Katie, You might also want to post it to the Q&A board: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/recent.phtml Mary

this does not sound good katie. I hope they do not find that this is what is wrong with you. You will be in my prayers and thoughts missed you last time hope to see you this thursday. Kathy