doinitagann Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I have not thought of this since I was in Mexico but thought i would bring it up now. Dr O told my mom that he saw a baseball size cyst behind my stomach. Are these things common? What is the difference between a cyst and a tumor? Obviously, I am not too worried about it or I am just sick of going to doctors and having needles and scalples coming in my direction. Anyway, Is this something I should be concerned with. As far as I can tell, I would have never found out about it if I did not have a surgery and probably would have died 80 years from now still not knowing about it. Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hi there, although it is probably nothing to worry about, cyst can generally burst on their own, I would have your doctor check it out. I am not a nurse, but do have ovarian cysts and they can be painful. Let us know how things go if you decide to see your doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vix Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Not a nurse either, but would definitely suggest having it checked. You are probably right about it being something benign, but just for your peace of mind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october2 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 since dr O was the one that mentioned it, i'd call and ask to speak to him and get his medical advise as to whether or not you should see a local doctor or not. i wouldn't ignore it since you are thinking about it you might as well get some medical advice from dr O. my two cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I would call Dr. O if it were me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will T Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I would call Tijuana and get the report of your surgery. Specifically make sure the cyst is mentioned in the surgical notes. As soon as it is on the way, schedule with your doctor - take the notes in to him and let him investigate it. My mom was a nurse all of her life, retiring as a chief of nursing services... her motto was "Better to check it and be sure it's okay than to regret NOT checking it". There is security and peace of mind with that logic. Also it is wise because your doctor at home now has a record of it in case its needed sometime in the future. Good luck with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawns Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Hi Heidi, I am a nurse and I would suggest the same as Will T. I would certainly have it checked out. You wouldn't want something to get bigger and get in the way of your band and you need to make sure it is only a cyst. Good luck and keep up posted. dawns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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