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Initially Diagnosed As Calcium Depositso or Muscle Knots - Odessa, TX

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For the past, 10 years I've been thinking I've had...

Veronica23M
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For the past, 10 years I've been thinking I've had calcium deposits in my lower back and there was nothing I could do for my pain. I finally showed the so called muscle knots to my new physician and he said they were lipomaso and if they were painful I could have them removed. I'm excited to say that this coming Tuesday I will finally be rid of them and my pain.

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Dr. Lynch

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So far I like the way Dr. Lynch conducts himself and appreciate the information from his PA Cody Mygrant.

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December 2, 2015

Hi there, thank you for joining us to share your experience. How did your procedure go on Tuesday? 

December 2, 2015
Thanks for asking. I'm in pain today, the surgeon had to go in deeper and with more incisions than he expected. He told my family in the waiting room that the lipomas were touching bone; I'll find out more about that on the 8th for my follow up. Other than the pain, I'm super excited because the normal pain I feel in my hips and right leg is completely gone, it seems like their removal truly relieved that pain.
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December 3, 2015

"Touching bone" ouch, sorry to hear that! 

Take it easy and keep us posted. 

December 3, 2015
I sure will keep you posted, thanks for your concern.
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January 24, 2016
What was the size of your lipoma tumors?
January 24, 2016
I was told in grams, I don't remember that amount but on my follow up visit I was told it was close to 2lbs.
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January 24, 2016
Mine was 3 inches
January 24, 2016
I'm glad they removed it for you.
February 4, 2016
I hope your doing well. I will be having mine removed from upper back on Monday. They completed a MRI and it's about 12centimeters long. How are you feeling?
February 15, 2016
Hi, I'm doing much better thank you. How did your surgery go? I'm pretty sure you're in some pain but I hope you feel relief soon.
February 14, 2016
So happy that you found a qualified medical doctor who gave you a 2nd, ACURATE diagnosis! Lipomas are irritating and mine was painful so, congrats to you! Yay!
UPDATED FROM Veronica23M
1 day post

Picture, post surgery

Veronica23M
All went well with my surgery.

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December 3, 2015

Thanks for sharing a photo. Did you discuss scar treatment with your doctor?

December 3, 2015
You'really welcome. No, not yet I really didn't think about it until now. Do you know if there are creams or such that others have used?
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December 3, 2015

Hi ☺

Here is an FAQ that speaks to what you can use to help minimize scarring: 

Scarring from Lipoma Removal?

December 5, 2015
Thank you
December 6, 2015
I am waiting for insurance approval to get one removed myself... Did insurance pay for yours or did you pay out of pocket?
December 6, 2015
Insurance paid, I'm just not sure how much of it they paid. Initially my co-pay was $500. but when I was signing my consent I was told my co-pay was $210. at the surgeon's office and then the hospital charged $242. during my pre-opp. procedures. I have BCBS.
December 7, 2015
Thanks! I have blue cross as well and Ive been waiting for approval for about a week. It's been tearing my nerves apart! Lol
December 7, 2015
Oh ya I know, the waiting is tough, I don't remember how long my approval took, but I know it was quick. :) I hope all goes well, keep me posted.
December 7, 2015
I sure will! Thanks (:
December 10, 2015
Hey, just wanted to give you an update. Doc called today and said I have been approved!!!! My surgery is scheduled for January 7th.. Also said I would have to take 2 weeks off from work to heal up.. I'm tellin ya this thing is huge! Gonna be so glad to get this thing off. Thanks so much for all your help!:)
December 10, 2015
Woohoooo!!!!! I hope all goes well and there's absolutely no complications, and you're very welcome. :)
December 7, 2015
I wish u luck with your surgery.Mine went well!
December 8, 2015
Thank you, I'm recovering nicely now and the soreness is easing up daily. I'm so happy yours went well. They can truly be bothersome.
UPDATED FROM Veronica23M
17 days post

Road to recovery

Veronica23M
Doing much better today, still unable to bend much without seeping and slight stinging pain but it's not bad at all. I keep opening up the cut on the lower right side because of my jeans I wear for work and the bending and riding around on bumpy roads in large trucks. Placing Neosporin on it is helping. I started to use 100% silicone gel, I based that choice on an article that Eva G. sent that she thought I might like, and my doctor said it was great stuff to use. The one I chose at Walgreens is called ScarAway and normally it's $35. but with a Rewards card it's $18. for a limited time.

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December 20, 2015

Glad things are progressing well for you. ☺

December 20, 2015
Thank you and thanks so much for correcting "scary" lol.
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December 20, 2015

No problem ☺