Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 , I have suspected that the swelling was part of the problem since it appeared right after the first implant was done on that side. You have no idea how much I hope that removal will solve the issue on the right and I can get useful sound from that implant. This is so big and so swollen and the problem with the implant on that side is so severe that I think it's not just a coincidence that they are both on the same side and so close. I've been worrying about this for quite some time but haven't had support for my worries until I saw the new endocrinologist on Thursday. I guess it took a New England girl to really look at it . She's from CT and worked at Yale New Haven Hospital before having her own CT practice. A family move to New Mexico brought her here and I am really glad she had to make that move. Thanks for your ever present support. Alice Dear Alice, Maybe that lipoma is the cause of some of your problems, and you will get some relief from its removal. Please don't forget what I learned from my vet and close friend, Dr. Pat. Our most beloved Afghan had one on his side, but since it never seemed to bother him, we left it alone. She cautioned that they are very tricky to remove because they have an extremely robust blood supply. I'd ask the doctor if human lipomas are the same. I'll bet they are. Good luck! PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Alice, said to tell you that he suggests that you expect that it will hurt for a bit. I guess his hurt him after removal for a bit! LOL I think it is cute he wanted to give you some advice! He thinks he is an expert having had 3 of them removed I guess! LOL Good luck and try to get some rest while you recover! Hugs o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Alice, said to tell you that he suggests that you expect that it will hurt for a bit. I guess his hurt him after removal for a bit! LOL I think it is cute he wanted to give you some advice! He thinks he is an expert having had 3 of them removed I guess! LOL Good luck and try to get some rest while you recover! Hugs o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Dear Alice I strongly second Laurie's advice that a neurosurgeon, perhaps assisted by your ENT, remove that lipoma. It is lying over very sensitive areas, as you well know. I hope its removal might solve some of your CI problems on that side. I would not let a general surgeon touch that, and I suspect that an ethical one would not wish to do this surgery. Good luck! PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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