Worried and Waiting - ultrasound shows NOT a Lipoma

Hi Traci22

Please try not to worry.  It may still be a lipoma and, I don't think your doctor will be wanting to say what it is until the result comes through.  It is very easy to read everything on the internet and scare yourself, but it can probably be dealt with without too much trouble anyway then you will have worried unnecessarily.  I had an op to remove a tumour which turned out to be attached to my small bowel and was cancerous.  I didn't want to take any tablets afterwards, but was persuaded and took them for 6 months, during which I felt miserable.  I stopped taking them and decided to take the risk of them coming back, which they did a year later.  Several of different sizes.  It would appear these are not attached to any organ, but are under the skin across my waistline.  I have now been on a lower dose of tablet since June and a scan in September showed they are shrinking.   I find being occupied with something interesting can be a great help.  If you go to work or have an interesting hobby that could help you to forget about it for a while and help you to stop worrying.  I hope you get the result you want soon, so good luck and try to keep busy.

Thank you for the suggestions@L17. I hope you're doing well with your treatment.

Hi all just popping in with an update and good news. After the MRI my doctor confirmed that the lump is a lipoma, which was again confirmed with a second opinion. Both suggested removal which I am looking into. Thanks for your support and best wishes to everyone!!