Fat necrosis

Hi

I had DiEP in February.  All went well except for a granuloma in my belly button which is still weeping.

Last week I found a lump in my TUMMY that felt like a marble - same size, shape and consistency as a marble.  It's not near any of my scars. You can't tell it's there by looking, but it can definitely be felt.

I spoke to dressing clinic who were to busy to deal.  They emailed the surgeon's secretary.  She's booked me in for 4th August - the earliest appointment.  She advised if it got worse to call GP.

The lump is about 1cm from my granuloma. So it could be something to do with that.  Or it could be fat necrosis.

Over the last week it's grown and is more easily felt.  It's protruding slightly but not really visible and the skin is very mildly red.  Does fat necrosis grow? And how fast? Would a granuloma be that big subcutaneously?

I feel if I go to my GP I'll be dismissed as I've got an appointment....5 weeks away.  I don't want to make too much fuss as it is (relatively) small and most likely benign.  I don't want to 'cry wolf' or put pressure on the NHS system.  But equally I don't want to ignore to the point the treatment is made more difficult.

Advixe?