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I just got back from the doctor. He found a HUGE lump where my "new" stomach is supposed to be at the base of my esophagus. I don't know if I've told yall, but I can't eat nowadays, and I've got bad gag/spit reflexes. I can get about 2 bites down, the rest comes back up. He took blood, already said I'm not normal, not doing good at ALL, and he may have to admit me this weekend to the hospital. He says the weight loss is great, but other than that, being still depressed and feeling run-down on top of all these bad things, it's not normal. I go Friday to have my ultrasound on the "lump" and my gallbladder. He's even going to talk to my surgeon this week... I don't know how to handle this stuff... Anyone ever dealt with "huge lump" between the ribs at the bottom of the esophagus/beginning of stoma? I need support. For the past couple of days, I've HAD to take about 2-5hour long naps, because I can't get around and can't do anything, can't eat, think, nothing. I'm worried. beth

CORRECTION: I'm going tomorrow to the hospital to have the U/S done... doc's office just called and they moved the date up

Beth, Im so sorry to hear this. I have never heard of this before. MAKE sure that your doc consults with your bariatric surgeon on this. Im going to email my friend and see if she has any insight on this and ill let you know ! Im thoughts and prayers are with you babe !! Keep your chin up !!! If you need anything, email me !!!! and MANY HUGZ Glen

(((((((((((((((Glen)))))))))))))) You are SO SO SO Sweet, thank you for supporting me thru this hellacious time/months LOL I will keep yall posted, definitely.

Beth, Your doing the right thing, getting to the MD and having your testing. Soon you will have some answers. Hang in there. Keep us posted.

Maybe the lump is just a big ball of NAUGHTINESS you've been storing up! I'm glad you're getting in sooner rather than later for the ultrasound. Let us know what you find out. Sending hugs your way! Jen

Sending you prayers...plz let us know what happens

Hi, I thought they took out the gallbladder automatic. They told me mind had to come out. Freaked me, as I didn't have trouble that way. Most people I know have had trouble when they had thiers out. I was afraid if I had trouble I wouldn't know which was the problem. Seemed like two many changes. So I backed off about having the surgery. Sorry your having so many problems. You hang in there. I will say prayers for you. I've noticed you are a great support type person. Listen to your own words. I know it's hard to stay afloat in the middle of a storm, but this to shall pass. They cool. . . . Marge

Beth, Just got an email back from my friend who is a nurse dealing with WLS everyday. Although she has never sen someone with a lump where you are describing, she thinks maybe it could be scar tissue. However she also said that you should let them admit you to the hospital. You need a complete blood analysis done... all vitamin levels.. Have you been taking your B 12 etc.... She said to make sure you tell them to check you B 1 level as well... All these things are important to us as WLS patients. Let us know HUGZ Glen

OMG Beth, that's horrible. Please keep me posted on what's going on with you! I will send good vibes your way!!