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palmerig88
palmerig88 Posts: 623 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I have a fatty tumor (lipoma) on my back just below my bra line. It is between the size of a bouncy ball and a golf ball to the touch but to look at me its like I have a 'fat roll' on only one side. I'm not trying to be gross. I want to know if anyone has ever gotten one removed or if anyone knows if it will shrink with weightloss etc. Just anyone who is willing to share I am interested in what you know. Thanks.

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  • palmerig88
    palmerig88 Posts: 623 Member
    anyone? I know I might not get a response, but hoping.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Hi, it won't go with weight loss, you will need to have it removed. It's a minor op. Just do it!
  • palmerig88
    palmerig88 Posts: 623 Member
    Thanks I showed my doctor like 5 years ago and he said just leave it alone but maybe after I lose more weight I will show him again because it is really big and ugly
  • chuckles217
    chuckles217 Posts: 123 Member
    Surgery is the only option, its essentially calcified fat tissue. Even if your PCP doesn't recommend surgery, you can always seek a surgeon on your own.
  • palmerig88
    palmerig88 Posts: 623 Member
    I will ask him again. Its not comfortable. I wonder where it came from? I have tiny ones on my arm one or two...but so small I hardly ever notice
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