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    wlsurvivor
    Marshall, VA
    RNY (03/01/04)
    Member Since: 03/06/04
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    Post Date: 5/25/09 2:38 pm
    It has certainly been a long three weeks since I posted here...after not being convinced that my male bariatric surgeon was not looking deeply enough into my gas problem in my abdomen, I took the next step, never really expecting to find out what is now unraveling...I went to my GYN and it doesn't look good.  I told her I was bloating and had been for some time.  She decided to check for ovarian cancer and the pelvic ultrasound came back showing a cyst, 2 masses and only one ovary identified.  I was then sent for an abdominal and a pelvic MRI this past  Friday.  I am waiting on pins and needles today for results this coming week.  How could I be so stupid?  I knew bloating was a sign of OC...I just always assumed it was a bariatric-related condition....otherwise I never would have waited.  Please pray for me, guys.  I think I'm gonna need it.

    Hugs,
    Karen
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    JoyCook
    Little Rock, AR
    RNY (03/01/04)
    Member Since: 01/17/04
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    Post Date: 5/25/09 9:07 pm
    Karen,

    You are certainly in my prayers.   It is so hard to not believe that everything we experience physically ties back to WLS.   I am praying that this is something that is correctable for you.   Please keep sharing with us as you learn more and let us support you.

    Joy
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    pammy157
    colchester, CT
    RNY (03/30/04)
    Member Since: 02/25/04
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    Post Date: 5/26/09 3:36 am
    wow.
    Karen I understand why you must be on pins and needles. i would have assumed the same thing because of all the bloating that has been constant since my surgery.
    i remember reading recently that another sign is the stomach will be hard.
    many years ago i had pain around the ovaries. they sent me for a test and they could not see either of them. this was when i had just started going through the worst of the menopause stuff. there was alot of other stuff to. fortunately it was the menopause and a cyst.
    keep your spirits up and focus on the positive. if it was horrible they wouldn't have let you leave but sent you right away to the hospital. thats what i always tell myself. another one no news is good news so if they do not contact you the next day then thats another good sign right?
    as always you and your family are in my prayers.
    please keep us posted.
    god bless, pam
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    reenieb
    RNY (03/08/04)
    Member Since: 09/20/03
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    Post Date: 5/26/09 6:26 am
    Karen, please post as soon as you can after receiving news of your test results. You are one of the strongest people I have "met" on this Board. I have every faith that you will get through this. You are, as always, in my heart and with the strongest of prayers sent your way - love, Maureen
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    pammy157
    colchester, CT
    RNY (03/30/04)
    Member Since: 02/25/04
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    Post Date: 5/28/09 3:12 am
    any word Karen?
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    wlsurvivor
    Marshall, VA
    RNY (03/01/04)
    Member Since: 03/06/04
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    Post Date: 5/28/09 6:53 am

    Hi Everyone,
    My MRI tests are back and Thank God, I do NOT have ovarian cancer or uterine cancer!!!!! Although the pelvic ultrasound was not conclusive, the MRI showed no malignancy.  It did show fibroids, a benign cyst and only one visable ovary, but no cancer.  I have to follow up in four months with another ultrasound just to see if there are any changes.  My PAP and Mammogram were OK as was the CA125 blood test. 
     
    Words cannot express how grateful I am for all of your support during this scary time for me.  I was so terrified.  I will now resort to a gastro doctor to get to the bottom of the bloating.  It does seem remittant and mostly happens only after I over-eat or eat too fast.  I haven't had any carbonated drinks in over a month and that has really helped. 
     
    Prayer works and so do friends who pray!!!
     
    Thanks again!
     
    Love you all,
    Karen

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    reenieb
    RNY (03/08/04)
    Member Since: 09/20/03
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    Post Date: 5/28/09 9:23 am
    I'm so glad, and so relieved for you! Maureen
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    Marilyn C.
    Bullhead City, AZ
    RNY (03/15/04)
    Member Since: 05/09/04
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    Post Date: 5/29/09 7:12 am
    Dear Karen
     Prayers are coming your way!! Hang in there & let us know when you find out.
    Lets pray that all is good news & it can all be taken care of quickly.
    Marilyn C (Bearlady)


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