I went to the doctor regarding a lump in
my stomach....She made me an appointment
with a general surgeon. In my opinion I
think I have a hernia. Could she not just
tell me that is what she thinks it is, or
does it have to be the surgeon who tells
me? Or is it just a giant cash-grab??
Lol I go for my appt on thurs, so I can
wait to find out the answer...Just
wondering if anyone knows why she wouldn't
offer her opinion,,,
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IMShirl
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Joined: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 204 Location: Wisconsin, USA
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Posted: 10-11-05 20:50pm
Hi andrea46~
my guess is she doesn't want to say what
it is if she is not sure and scare you if
she is wrong. Did you have some kind of
test that you think it is a hernia? What
makes you so sure it is a hernia? I think
your doctor is doing the right thing by
not saying if she doesn't know for sure.
It's just my opinion.
Imshirl :)
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nursechick
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 31 Location: Indiana
Posted: 10-11-05 20:56pm
Usually gp's (genral practioners) wiil
send you to a sugeon if they think it is
something you will need surgery for.
There for she probably thinks it is a
hernia which would need to be taken care
of via surgery.
Hope I could help nurse
chick
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Andrea46
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Oct 2003 Posts: 20 Location: Ontario
Posted: 10-12-05 08:03am
I haven't had testing yet.....But the
location and all the characteristics are
there for a hernia.....Thanks for the info
though, and I will let you know after I
see the surgeon on thursday...
Take care.
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IMShirl
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Posted: 10-12-05 08:04am
Andrea ~
please do and good luck!
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Andrea46
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Oct 2003 Posts: 20 Location: Ontario
Results Posted: 10-14-05 07:46am
Ok ok, so I was wrong.....I have what is
called a lipoma----a benign tumor made up
of fatty deposits. I am scheduled to have
it removed oct 31st......Thanks. :lol:
:lol:
