tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post9173684748393892098..comments2024-02-18T13:53:30.168-08:00Comments on Surgeonsblog: Taking my LumpsSid Schwabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-13137539871762399402007-01-26T05:56:00.000-08:002007-01-26T05:56:00.000-08:00I had a similar lump right before I went into the ...I had a similar lump right before I went into the hospital with pancreatitus and to have my gall bladder removed. I was 20-30 pounds underweight at the time because I couldn't hold any food down, and I could actually see the lump under my skin. My doctor said he didn't know what it was and admitted me for my gall bladder, and I haven't felt it as pronounced since my gall bladder was removed. I don't remember exactly if it was above or below my belly button. Also, for more possibilities, I have six children and we can't afford too many doctors so we have to know what's going on in their bodies to know if it is or isn't a good reason to take them. Once or twice a few of them have lumps below their belly buttons (I have two children with situs inversus and four without so its difficult to always fathom proper organ location :)), but the lump is gone after they go to the bathroom so I figure it was more than likely constipation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-59474300149688178382007-01-25T06:26:00.000-08:002007-01-25T06:26:00.000-08:00indeed it is reassuring that the physician(you),ta...indeed it is reassuring that the physician(you),take the time to speak with the patient as another human being.it does make all the difference in the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-24679324763968363482007-01-24T20:48:00.000-08:002007-01-24T20:48:00.000-08:00Reminds me of a surgeon strolling into the recove...Reminds me of a surgeon strolling into the recovery room and informing his patient that they do indeed have cancer. No family support, no familiar shoulder to cry on. Only physical pain which is now accompanied by all the emotions invoked by the diagnosis. Way to go....Nurse Groggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434981534021463791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-34784308455796027042007-01-24T17:26:00.000-08:002007-01-24T17:26:00.000-08:00OB: It's a good idea. I'll write a post about it, ...OB: It's a good idea. I'll write a post about it, rather than comment here.... And you're right: I didn't learn the tricks at SFGH.Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-14112662200534120642007-01-24T17:12:00.000-08:002007-01-24T17:12:00.000-08:00OK, I'll bite. Tell me about your skills with loc...OK, I'll bite. Tell me about your skills with local anesthesia. It has always been the most painful part of excisions in the office and I would love to learn how to do it better. I don't recall learning this at SFGH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-36008714936590594972007-01-24T14:45:00.000-08:002007-01-24T14:45:00.000-08:00not long ago, i found a lump on my side almost exa...not long ago, i found a lump on my side almost exactly as the one you described on yourself. i'll be asking my doctor about it next visit, and i'll be sure to appreciate that he's not the type of doctor to give cursory, uncomforting answers. it's definitely the little things like that patients care about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-69349225362597293632007-01-24T10:24:00.000-08:002007-01-24T10:24:00.000-08:00In a medical world which often seems too divided b...In a medical world which often seems too divided between caring and cutting, talking and treating, your posts show an attitude that manages to display a blend of professionalism and humanity, an understanding of bot h the patient and the disease. If and when I'm in a position to medically care for someone, I hope I manage to half as well as you seem to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com