Comments on: Would somebody tell me how much these dang fibroid tumors weigh? http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/ asking questions and finding answers during my personal fibroid journey Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:11:18 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Christina http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-47340 Christina Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:12:20 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-47340 Wow, Serenity. Just imagine all us non-medical professionals who end up taking the doctor's word for it. I don't even want a possible hysterectomy but my doc said it may be a choice between stopping the bleeding and me dying. Is that true ? Wow, Serenity. Just imagine all us non-medical professionals who end up taking the doctor’s word for it.

I don’t even want a possible hysterectomy but my doc said it may be a choice between stopping the bleeding and me dying. Is that true ?

]]> By: Christina http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-47339 Christina Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:09:58 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-47339 Karen, none of that sounds reasonable. I am scheduled for my AM tomorrow but I remember over 12 years ago the head of OBGYN at a med school telling me fibroids are no big deal, lots of women have them. My good friend lost consciousness several times before finding out they were pressing on her nerves in her back. My cousin had a hysterectomy because hers were attaching to various internal organs for blood supply. So if they are causing you problems, please go see another doctor. Thanks to all the other ladies who posted - it so helpful to hear other people's experiences. I am curious to find out just how big these things are (I know I have 4 and my uterus is about 5 months enlarged). I hope to lose some weight, too, when this is all over. Karen, none of that sounds reasonable. I am scheduled for my AM tomorrow but I remember over 12 years ago the head of OBGYN at a med school telling me fibroids are no big deal, lots of women have them. My good friend lost consciousness several times before finding out they were pressing on her nerves in her back. My cousin had a hysterectomy because hers were attaching to various internal organs for blood supply.
So if they are causing you problems, please go see another doctor.

Thanks to all the other ladies who posted – it so helpful to hear other people’s experiences. I am curious to find out just how big these things are (I know I have 4 and my uterus is about 5 months enlarged). I hope to lose some weight, too, when this is all over.

]]> By: Serenity http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-47199 Serenity Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:59:39 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-47199 Actullay I think the density varies. I just read other reponses to weight. 2lbs?! WOW! Actullay I think the density varies. I just read other reponses to weight. 2lbs?! WOW!

]]> By: Serenity http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-47198 Serenity Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:57:24 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-47198 Hi Kim! I just revied my pathology report with my surgeon today. The density is LOW. Trust me. I couldn't believe it. Read my post taday on the size and weight of my fibriod. Serenity Hi Kim!
I just revied my pathology report with my surgeon today. The density is LOW. Trust me. I couldn’t believe it. Read my post taday on the size and weight of my fibriod.

Serenity

]]> By: Serenity http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-47197 Serenity Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:54:38 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-47197 YES! Im 3 weeks into recovery. Im soooo glad i can sleep on my stomach again. Still a bit uncomfortable .....I have to roll slowly, but when i get into position.....HEEEELLLO SLEEP! LOL YES! Im 3 weeks into recovery. Im soooo glad i can sleep on my stomach again. Still a bit uncomfortable …..I have to roll slowly, but when i get into position…..HEEEELLLO SLEEP!
LOL

]]> By: Serenity http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-47196 Serenity Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:52:18 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-47196 Clare! Read my post on January 25th. Do your reseach...You need to feel comfortable.... I feel like I made an infromed decision. Write back to me if you need any other questions answered.. Serenity Clare!
Read my post on January 25th. Do your reseach…You need to feel comfortable…. I feel like I made an infromed decision. Write back to me if you need any other questions answered..

Serenity

]]> By: Serenity http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-47195 Serenity Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:46:39 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-47195 Hello! I just received the pathology report from my surgeon. My fibroid size was 9.3cm x 7.5cm x 5.3cm. Weight = 83 grams, sooooo that is approx 0.183 pounds. That's pretty light huh? How could something so light in weight reak so much havoc? It was pressing against my bladder and cocyx area. Therefore i went to the bathroom alot and I had numbness of my feet and legs due the the irritation on the nerves. Hello!
I just received the pathology report from my surgeon. My fibroid size was 9.3cm x 7.5cm x 5.3cm. Weight = 83 grams, sooooo that is approx 0.183 pounds. That’s pretty light huh? How could something so light in weight reak so much havoc? It was pressing against my bladder and cocyx area. Therefore i went to the bathroom alot and I had numbness of my feet and legs due the the irritation on the nerves.

]]> By: Jasmine http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-47115 Jasmine Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:39:35 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-47115 Hello Everyone, I am in my 3rd week of recovery after having 12 fibroids lapriscopically removed. They found the 12th hinding on an ovary. I had the DR. weigh them an she said that all 12 weighed less than 1lb. I have lost about 5lb and I feel great. The back pain dissapeared instantly and my tummy has gone down considerable. My skin is clearing up a little, but people in my building swear that I look very fresh and healthy. I have noticed that my eyes are much brighter and the dark circles have all but gone. Could this be from the better organ function I wonder? Anyhoo, I'm so excited for everyone who is having this done soon. You will feel fabulous! :) Hello Everyone,

I am in my 3rd week of recovery after having 12 fibroids lapriscopically removed. They found the 12th hinding on an ovary. I had the DR. weigh them an she said that all 12 weighed less than 1lb. I have lost about 5lb and I feel great.

The back pain dissapeared instantly and my tummy has gone down considerable. My skin is clearing up a little, but people in my building swear that I look very fresh and healthy. I have noticed that my eyes are much brighter and the dark circles have all but gone. Could this be from the better organ function I wonder?

Anyhoo, I’m so excited for everyone who is having this done soon. You will feel fabulous! :)

]]> By: Serenity http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-46886 Serenity Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:27:55 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-46886 Hi! I stumbled upon this blog after a visit from my OB/GYN in December 2009. She had been my GYN for apprx 10 years! I put my trust into her ability to handle my medical needs. for years she monitored my HPV stats (human Papilloma Virus). I too am a medical provider (pediatrics).. I have to say TRUST YOUR GUT (literally).. After my pre op consultation with her, i left with so many unanswered questions and many of my concerns not met. She was about to sccedule me for a Myomectomy with “possible HYSTORECTOMY”. Normal consent you say …huh? Well it doesnt have to be. I left her office in shock. Im 34 years old and she could not tell me 100% if I would come out of surgery an intact women.. Despite our years of previous conversation for my ‘back up plan”(sperm donor). Her response was ‘ I wont know for sure until I open you up” We discussed the shape of the fibriod (on a pendullum or stalk), she would clamp the stalk to cut off the blood supply. We discussed donating my blood prior to surgey because the uterus is very vascualr and bleeding is likely. she couldnt confirm the # of fibriods. “I wont know till I open you up”. Uhh…dont you have and MRI? I questined why she didnt ask for my films. She also could not confirm that she would use sugical glue instead of staples.. She told me a women of my size typically won’t do well with sugical glue. Althought this was my most superficial question, i think she forgot that I too was a practitioner I have adult patients that are post op, GYN , twice my size ( Im 200lbs) and return to thier bed with surgical glue. Her answers didnt sit right with me. She cant take my uterus! So I found this blog while searching for answers. I read the term “RE”. Not until the blog i heard about REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGISTS. These are GYN”S or OB/GYN’s that specialize in procedures to maintain your fertility. REMINDER Iam a NURSE PRACTITIONER with a masters degree. i have never came across this specialty. Through Divine intervintion (long story) I found Dr. Stanley West . He removed my Fibroid 1 big ole honey dew melon size fibroid. made several cuts to my uterus (fibroid too big for the typical incision) removed the fibroid and reconstucted my uterus. According the Dr West if i was ready i can have children in 4 months! Did I tell you he is a “microsurgeon” . I cry because of this divine intervention. The fibriod shape was nothing like my GYN described. I dont know what MRI report she read. Dr West read my MRI report whle drawing pictures. I donated no blood . he said that will cause me to be anemic and cause othe problems for surgery. At St vincents hospital they use a cell saver. My blood loss during sugery is collected and i guess cleaned, and put right back in my IV. I saw it upon awakening from anesthesia. it wasnt alot either. Oh yeah Im home healing sore not really pain. dont get me wrong Im exhausted! But… I got my GLUE to a bikini line cut you cant even see! My sugical opening is closed in 5 layers! Nothing is gonna break free! In this case the glue is cosmetic. His final stitch is right under the skin. This is not the typical closure of GYN thats why they prefer staples its Quick! They go back to thier office or go delivery another baby.. Iwas the only obligation on his work schedule. He had all the time he needed to reconstruct and stitch it back. Please go to a RE!!!!!!!! My sugical consent read “MYOMECTOMY NO HYSTERECTOMY” brought me to tears! Hi!
I stumbled upon this blog after a visit from my OB/GYN in December 2009. She had been my GYN for apprx 10 years! I put my trust into her ability to handle my medical needs. for years she monitored my HPV stats (human Papilloma Virus). I too am a medical provider (pediatrics).. I have to say TRUST YOUR GUT (literally).. After my pre op consultation with her, i left with so many unanswered questions and many of my concerns not met. She was about to sccedule me for a Myomectomy with “possible HYSTORECTOMY”. Normal consent you say …huh? Well it doesnt have to be. I left her office in shock. Im 34 years old and she could not tell me 100% if I would come out of surgery an intact women.. Despite our years of previous conversation for my ‘back up plan”(sperm donor). Her response was ‘ I wont know for sure until I open you up”
We discussed the shape of the fibriod (on a pendullum or stalk), she would clamp the stalk to cut off the blood supply. We discussed donating my blood prior to surgey because the uterus is very vascualr and bleeding is likely. she couldnt confirm the # of fibriods. “I wont know till I open you up”. Uhh…dont you have and MRI? I questined why she didnt ask for my films. She also could not confirm that she would use sugical glue instead of staples.. She told me a women of my size typically won’t do well with sugical glue. Althought this was my most superficial question, i think she forgot that I too was a practitioner I have adult patients that are post op, GYN , twice my size ( Im 200lbs) and return to thier bed with surgical glue. Her answers didnt sit right with me. She cant take my uterus! So I found this blog while searching for answers. I read the term “RE”. Not until the blog i heard about REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGISTS. These are GYN”S or OB/GYN’s that specialize in procedures to maintain your fertility. REMINDER Iam a NURSE PRACTITIONER with a masters degree. i have never came across this specialty. Through Divine intervintion (long story) I found Dr. Stanley West . He removed my Fibroid 1 big ole honey dew melon size fibroid. made several cuts to my uterus (fibroid too big for the typical incision) removed the fibroid and reconstucted my uterus. According the Dr West if i was ready i can have children in 4 months! Did I tell you he is a “microsurgeon” . I cry because of this divine intervention. The fibriod shape was nothing like my GYN described. I dont know what MRI report she read. Dr West read my MRI report whle drawing pictures. I donated no blood . he said that will cause me to be anemic and cause othe problems for surgery. At St vincents hospital they use a cell saver. My blood loss during sugery is collected and i guess cleaned, and put right back in my IV. I saw it upon awakening from anesthesia. it wasnt alot either. Oh yeah Im home healing sore not really pain. dont get me wrong Im exhausted! But… I got my GLUE to a bikini line cut you cant even see! My sugical opening is closed in 5 layers! Nothing is gonna break free! In this case the glue is cosmetic. His final stitch is right under the skin. This is not the typical closure of GYN thats why they prefer staples its Quick! They go back to thier office or go delivery another baby.. Iwas the only obligation on his work schedule. He had all the time he needed to reconstruct and stitch it back. Please go to a RE!!!!!!!! My sugical consent read “MYOMECTOMY NO HYSTERECTOMY” brought me to tears!

]]> By: Karen http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-46884 Karen Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:34:43 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-46884 Hello, I just came back from the OBGYN and wanted to do a little research and stumbled on this website. I had an ultrasound a week ago and today she told me I have a fibroid aprox. 8 cm. She told me they are rarely cancerous and not to worry and to schedule another ultrasound in 6 months. Does this sound resonable? I had severe back pain 3 months ago and couldn't walk-had to go to the hospital and get an epidural- i wonder if there is any corralation? Also I sometime have severe pain in the pelvic area that comes and goes when I walk. Could my fibroid have something to do with my lack of energy and poochy tummy ? I haven't had a period in over 2 months (before they were sporadic and sometimes heavy) and she said at the age of 48 I could be entering menopause and not to worry! Any thoughts out there? thanks Hello, I just came back from the OBGYN and wanted to do a little research and stumbled on this website. I had an ultrasound a week ago and today she told me I have a fibroid aprox. 8 cm. She told me they are rarely cancerous and not to worry and to schedule another ultrasound in 6 months. Does this sound resonable? I had severe back pain 3 months ago and couldn’t walk-had to go to the hospital and get an epidural- i wonder if there is any corralation? Also I sometime have severe pain in the pelvic area that comes and goes when I walk. Could my fibroid have something to do with my lack of energy and poochy tummy ? I haven’t had a period in over 2 months (before they were sporadic and sometimes heavy) and she said at the age of 48 I could be entering menopause and not to worry! Any thoughts out there?

thanks

]]> By: Search Job http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-46883 Search Job Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:16:57 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-46883 I must say this is a great article i enjoyed reading it keep the good work I must say this is a great article i enjoyed reading it keep the good work

]]> By: ensatina http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-46628 ensatina Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:44:58 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-46628 Jasmine, Good luck on Wednesday! Let us know how you do on the laparascopy page: http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/10/24/how-are-you-feeling-after-your-laparoscopic-myomectomy/ I found your post interesting... with the exception of having undergone an emboliztion, I'm in your position... and hope to undergo a laparascopic myomectomy some time this year... That said, your experience with the embolization is an important one to share... please consider posting your experience on the embolization page... http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/21/how-are-you-feeling-after-your-uterine-fibroid-embolization/ Jasmine,

Good luck on Wednesday! Let us know how you do on the laparascopy page: http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/10/24/how-are-you-feeling-after-your-laparoscopic-myomectomy/

I found your post interesting… with the exception of having undergone an emboliztion, I’m in your position… and hope to undergo a laparascopic myomectomy some time this year…

That said, your experience with the embolization is an important one to share… please consider posting your experience on the embolization page… http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/21/how-are-you-feeling-after-your-uterine-fibroid-embolization/

]]> By: Jasmine http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-46613 Jasmine Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:15:17 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-46613 Hello Everyone, This site has helped me so much in the past few months. I was going to read and go on, but I think I should add my bit in case in can help someone else later. I am having laproscopic myomectomy on Wednesday January 13th 2009. I was diagnosed with fibroids in 2004. They were so big that they had to give me lupron for 6 months before attempting an embolization. The embolization was successful, but the uterus is still very large (5 month pregnancy...11 fibroids in total...2 oranges and 9 smaller). After the embolization, my period came lightly and with no pain. My tummy went down a little and I thought the rest was just fat. I didn't want to go through all the running around with the hospital and doctors again, so I I thought that I would just live with it. The back pain has become unbearable and I barely get a period anymore, which believe it or not, is very frustrating because I feel like I am missing my monthly cleansing. In the past few months my skin had errupted with acne and I have gained a lot of weight. I can't have sex because it hurts so much and I feel terrible about myself because of the way my front looks. I am 5'9 and I weigh 215lbs. I am supposed to weigh 170. I feel inspired when I read about the women losing weight after surgery. I went to a natropath and asked her why many of you are losing weight even though the fibroids themselves don't weigh tha much? She said: that the liver, kidneys and intestines are able to function properly after the surgery. They are able remove toxins from the body more easily. Thus, causing instant weight loss. I found this very interesting especially given my latest bout with zitts. I'm very excited about this surgery and see it as a fresh start. I have been very inactive for the past 10 years, but I am committed to losing weight so that the fibroids do not grow back. Hope this information will help someone. Peace. Hello Everyone,
This site has helped me so much in the past few months. I was going to read and go on, but I think I should add my bit in case in can help someone else later.

I am having laproscopic myomectomy on Wednesday January 13th 2009.

I was diagnosed with fibroids in 2004. They were so big that they had to give me lupron for 6 months before attempting an embolization. The embolization was successful, but the uterus is still very large (5 month pregnancy…11 fibroids in total…2 oranges and 9 smaller).

After the embolization, my period came lightly and with no pain. My tummy went down a little and I thought the rest was just fat. I didn’t want to go through all the running around with the hospital and doctors again, so I I thought that I would just live with it.

The back pain has become unbearable and I barely get a period anymore, which believe it or not, is very frustrating because I feel like I am missing my monthly cleansing. In the past few months my skin had errupted with acne and I have gained a lot of weight. I can’t have sex because it hurts so much and I feel terrible about myself because of the way my front looks.

I am 5′9 and I weigh 215lbs. I am supposed to weigh 170. I feel inspired when I read about the women losing weight after surgery. I went to a natropath and asked her why many of you are losing weight even though the fibroids themselves don’t weigh tha much?

She said: that the liver, kidneys and intestines are able to function properly after the surgery. They are able remove toxins from the body more easily. Thus, causing instant weight loss.

I found this very interesting especially given my latest bout with zitts.
I’m very excited about this surgery and see it as a fresh start. I have been very inactive for the past 10 years, but I am committed to losing weight so that the fibroids do not grow back.

Hope this information will help someone.
Peace.

]]> By: DEITRA http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-46330 DEITRA Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:53:08 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-46330 THANK YOU. IM THINKG ABOUT MAKING A VIDEO FOR MY PRE AND POST OP! NOT ENOUGH INFO ON THE INTERNET! THANK YOU. IM THINKG ABOUT MAKING A VIDEO FOR MY PRE AND POST OP! NOT ENOUGH INFO ON THE INTERNET!

]]> By: Carolyn http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-1/#comment-46110 Carolyn Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:50:13 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-46110 I would agree with Denise. Since losing my fibroid (and uterus) almost 6 months ago I've lost a few kilos without even trying ie just sticking to the usual routine. I would agree with Denise. Since losing my fibroid (and uterus) almost 6 months ago I’ve lost a few kilos without even trying ie just sticking to the usual routine.

]]> By: Denise http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-1/#comment-46099 Denise Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:46:51 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-46099 This is a common story for many of us. At about the same time we developed fibroids, we also experienced massive weight gain that is impervious to even Spartan diet and exercise regimens. So here is what I think is going on: I think whatever is causing us to develop fibroids is also altering our bodies burn-store mechanism. This has got to be hormonal, and it probably has something to do with estrogen. You can make cattle very, very fat just by giving them estrogen and no change in diet or exercise level. OR the fibroids themselves are involved in a feedback mechanism that either increases estrogen levels or alters the brain's burn-store mechanism. OR the fibroids themselves secrete estrogen. So you can yell at us all you want about losing weight, but YOU'VE GOT THE CAUSAL ARROW POINTED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. We don't have fibroids because we're fat. We're fat because we have fibroids. The fibroids are a sign that something is out of whack in our endocrine systems. Stop weighing the fibroids and saying a 40 or 400 gram fibroid can't be responsible for your 50 lb weight gain. That's just a misunderstanding of what we are asking when we ask whether fibroids cause weight gain. This is a common story for many of us. At about the same time we developed fibroids, we also experienced massive weight gain that is impervious to even Spartan diet and exercise regimens. So here is what I think is going on: I think whatever is causing us to develop fibroids is also altering our bodies burn-store mechanism. This has got to be hormonal, and it probably has something to do with estrogen. You can make cattle very, very fat just by giving them estrogen and no change in diet or exercise level. OR the fibroids themselves are involved in a feedback mechanism that either increases estrogen levels or alters the brain’s burn-store mechanism. OR the fibroids themselves secrete estrogen. So you can yell at us all you want about losing weight, but YOU’VE GOT THE CAUSAL ARROW POINTED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. We don’t have fibroids because we’re fat. We’re fat because we have fibroids. The fibroids are a sign that something is out of whack in our endocrine systems. Stop weighing the fibroids and saying a 40 or 400 gram fibroid can’t be responsible for your 50 lb weight gain. That’s just a misunderstanding of what we are asking when we ask whether fibroids cause weight gain.

]]> By: cLARE http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-45293 cLARE Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:49:53 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-45293 HI, I have 6 measureable fibroids & need to have an abdominal hysterectomy due to the size of my uterus. My biggest worry is having to put my life in the hands of a surgeon whom I have no stastistics on ,skill, complication rates,infection etc. Does anyone know of a site or anywhere i can check on the doctors sucess rates etc. HI, I have 6 measureable fibroids & need to have an abdominal hysterectomy due to the size of my uterus. My biggest worry is having to put my life in the hands of a surgeon whom I have no stastistics on ,skill, complication rates,infection etc. Does anyone know of a site or anywhere i can check on the doctors sucess rates etc.

]]> By: Amy http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-45219 Amy Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:42:13 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-45219 Diane, can you tell us how much it shrank (size, not volume) and in what way it was misbehaving? i.e. were there different symptoms after it was embolized or the same ones never went away? Thanks! Diane, can you tell us how much it shrank (size, not volume) and in what way it was misbehaving? i.e. were there different symptoms after it was embolized or the same ones never went away? Thanks!

]]> By: Amy http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-45218 Amy Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:38:23 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-45218 Kim, that's really interesting and very strange, I had no idea! Thanks! Kim, that’s really interesting and very strange, I had no idea! Thanks!

]]> By: Carolyn http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/comment-page-5/#comment-45202 Carolyn Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:53:57 +0000 http://geekwithfibroids.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/would-somebody-tell-me-how-much-these-dang-fibroid-tumors-weigh/#comment-45202 Kim - I am so glad to hear that you are almost back to normal. If your recovery is similar to mine (and I'm only a few weeks ahead of you), even though you'll be sore for a while you probably won't notice it very often. I was so happy when I could finally sleep on my stomach and that only happened recently, at about the 8 week mark. Kim – I am so glad to hear that you are almost back to normal. If your recovery is similar to mine (and I’m only a few weeks ahead of you), even though you’ll be sore for a while you probably won’t notice it very often. I was so happy when I could finally sleep on my stomach and that only happened recently, at about the 8 week mark.

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