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Happy Monday?

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Pottstown, PA

Hi. I just came from the docs office. Noticed a lump way down on my stomach. First though was did cancer spread to my lymph nodes? Then, maybe it’s just fat since I’ve lost some weight. No. It’s a new HERNIA! Doc is concerned because the hole is small enough to catch intestines easily, unlike the bellybutton one I already have. Said now isn’t a good time for surgery but any increase of pain….ER. I’m actually happy it’s just another hernia. It’s just a low grade ache now. All that coughing from… read more

January 29
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Sorry to hear you have something else to worry about but I’ve always felt it’s better to have a diagnosis than worry about all the “what could be’s”
Stay strong, stay safe.

January 29
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I just ordered a hernia belt from Amazon. They have everything.

January 31
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Oh...I hope you feel better!

January 31
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was wondering if the doctor had mentioned a hernia belt. It might help. My nephew has a hernia. He wears some kind of compression under shirt.

January 29
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Sharon,
Can you wear a girdle or wrap like pregnant women do?

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