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I am 7 weeks out from my surgery date... and have some upsetting news that may change my plans altogether... I have a suspicious "swelling/lump/node" under my right arm... came up on a recent MRI for increasing pain/numbness in my arm. I had a physical a month ago as I am preparing for the VSG... just wanted to make sure everything was okay before having a major surgery... and it may NOT be all okay... Will have another scan on May 22nd and possibly a biopsy... I am hoping and praying it's just a blocked node... but I'm still worried and freaked out... my husband had cancer in the same arm/same area 5 years ago and lightning has been know to strike my family with unusual regularity... please pray that all will be well and that I can pursue my plans for VSG... I finally made this decision to do something for me and I am so sad that maybe it won't happen.

As it pertains to my pre-op eating, this has been a huge incentive for me to get my act together... MORE Water to flush the lymph system, MORE raw vegetables and fruit, especially dark greens with lots of chlorophyll (also good for lymphatic system), and get MOVING - bought a rebounder trampoline today - my goal is 10 minutes a day - also good for lymphatic drainage! I was starting to make small changes pre-op anyway, but now I'm determined to help myself deal with whatever this "thing" is... let thy food be thy medicine!

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I hope everything turns out to be negative after your test on the 22nd. Glad you're having it checked out.

Sounds like you're doing all the right things in the meantime with diet and exercise.

Good luck and keep us posted.

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Best of luck, you are in my prayers.

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i had a situation just like yours and everything turned out okay. try and stay positive! my vsg was delayed 2 mos. because of it, but that's okay by me.

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I have you in my prayers! :( you are going through this.

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