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Re: 10 lb weight loss since 19 Aug

From: Laura (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 20 Sep 2002 07:15:35 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 20 Sep 2002, Curious wrote: >
>Thank you. You have an excellent memory! Except no post menopausal
>bleeding. Gyn and Clevland Clinic gyn both recommending decision after
>02 Oct ultrasound so ... keeping diary of what I eat each day and
>amount to take to gastro 07 Oct and gyn 15 Oct. Your input is
>appreciated and I'm thinking along the same lines as you ... but still
>more worried about the intestines than the gyn problems. Seems at least
>we've caught them early. I really do appreciate your good wishes. God
>bless!
>
>At Wed, 18 Sep 2002, clare wrote:
>>
>>Hi Curious:
>>
>>Of course I'm not a Dr. I've seen some of your posts, but I'm going by
>>my perimenopausal memory here, so forgive me if I'm incorrect:o) If I do
>>remember corectly, I think you have a cyst or other type of adnexal
>>mass, some amount of free fluid in your pelvis, and Crohn's? Post
>>menopausal bleeding too?
>>
>>Curious, please have the surgery now. I understand your concerns
>>regarding your bowel, but putting this off may be more than just harmful
>>to your health. The feeling of fullness can be associated with a large
>>cyst, but the wieght loss, especially when combined with everything else
>>is quite concerning.

>>I just wanted to add that the "feeling of fullness" is one of the signs of ovarian cancer; The fluid in your pelvis and unexplained sudden weight loss worries me too. I also remember your posts- aren't you 60 years old? I would call a gynecologist right now and not wait until October. With your symptoms most gyn's would see you today. I hope it's all benign and all will be well. Wishing you all the best...

--
Laura

>>Please






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