Funny lump/swelling??

[Porpo]

Hi,

Last night I noticed that I've got like a strange lump kind of in my lower abdomen. Its slightly above and to my left of my belly button but you can see a protrusion when I stand up and if you feel it it's like really hard. It feels to be about the size of a tangerine or something but the other side is flat and soft when you push it. I've made an appointment with the GP but I was wondering if it could be swelling from the surgery or is it too low, or could it be something else?? It doesnt feel like a hernia or anything.

Any ideas, am trying not to panic...

x

 

[gillabean]

It could be a hernia, which is where part of an organ pokes through a weakened muscle layer. When we are covered in a nice layer of fat, you often can't see a hernia. When we start to lose that layer the hernias can come to the surface. Yes, see your GP, but don't panic.

 

[Porpo]

My GP cant see me for 3 weeks! Have managed to talk them into letting me see someone else on Monday. I dont think its a hernia I cant move it when I push it. Also it's only just appear in the last week or so, wondered if it could be bypass related?

 

[NatalieG]

Do you have a special nurse you can ring where you had your op done just to ease the panic a little till you see the GP on Monday.

 

[Roch]

Hun could u not get an app as an emergency or do u not have "a walk in clinic " in ur area as it does sound like a hernia and lots of peeps do get hernia`a after their bypass, hun have ur rung ur bariatric team and got some advice as u r only a few weeks post op as it is a bit worrying that u say the size of a tangerine that is big. I dont want to worry you but pls dont wait till Monday pls get it checked out.
Hun i saw u live in Manchester here is a list of 6 Nhs walk in centres in manchester, u dont need an app it is like a GP service and u just walk in and wait to be seen.
Pls let us know how you get on take care luv Roch xxx



NHS Manchester - Walk-in Centres

 

[Porpo]

Natalie - I've left a message for my Barriatric Nurse to contact me in case it wont wait till next week - thought I'd see what she says.

Roch - Thanks for the info!

x

 

[Roch]

Good good hun pls keep us updated xx

 

[Meggie]

I would pop off to the walk-in centre if I were you!! I'm sure you're fine but I always feel better if someone has had a good old prod to see what it is!! Lol!

xxxxxxxxx

 

[swizzlestick]

Porpo

Have you been constipated at all? I think the best people to see are the wl team tbh. I would call them again but dont panic.

You poor thing youve been having a bit of a time of it havent you.

Hope you get to the bottom of it soon, let us know the outcome

Xx

 

[Sambucca]

Hiya Porpo

I have to agree with the others hun - best get it checked out sooner rather than later.

It does sound like it could be a hernia hun, but best let someone medically trained have a look at it x

 

[Meggie]

Hun, did you manage to talk to anyone about it??
xxx

 

[Porpo]

Hiya,

Ok I spoke to the barriatric nurse and she couldnt be sure but said it sounds like a hernia and I might have had it pre surgery and not realised. She thinks it'll be safe to wait till Monday.

I'll let you know what they say.

Thanks

 

[swizzlestick]

thanks for the update porpo. Im kinda suspecting I may have 1 possibly 2 (eek). sort of praying that I dont but hey ho.

Let us know what happens monday.

Xx

 

[Porpo]

Oh no! You should get it checked out to be safe!!

xx

 

[chriscremore]

Hiya my name is christine I have had a gastric bypass 6 weeks ago and I have found all sorts of funny lumps and bumps i never knew i had untill i have lost some of the weight. Try not to worry I am sure that they would have know when they operated on you if they thought you had something major wrong. How are you doing and when did you have your surgery? I had mine done at the Luton and Dunstable hospital in Bedfordshire but have has a few silly things wrong with me since nothing major but niggley little things. speak soon

 

[fairyringuk]

I think it sounds like a hernia porpo where the mesenteric apron has weakened during surgery
Hope you get it sorted out and it is not giving you any pain keep us updated

Jay xx