Lipoma Support Group

I am new to the group...my name is Claire and I got a diagnoses of mutiple lipomas about 6 months ago, I guess caused by my Fibromyalgia. I'm about to go to the Dr. to set up to have them removed because they are causing too much pain. Has anybody here had any removed and have they come back? I have a lot that I have to get removed, for those who have had them removed, how long is the recovery time? Well, just wanted to say hi!

Claire

Hi Claire!

I also have lipomas - many. Some are painful and some are not. But I have Dercum's Disease where lipomas are painful. When people with Dercum's have them removed, they generally come back. I'd be curious to know about the experience of others with multiple lipomas, too. Did they come back?

Take care,

Diane

Hi Claire,

I hope this reaches you before your surgery. It seems that when one has the painful lipomas removed it is important to be wrapped with special wraps in those areas after the surgery.

sorry, if I reached you too late. and I hope your recovery is progressing well. If you've not had your surgery yet, perhaps your surgeon would be willing to consult Dr Herbst about the appropriate after care to prescribe for you.

hugs

crosby