Hi
I'd be glad of any advice or personal experiences here. I am around 4 stone overweight, so definitely obese. Most of it is on my stomach though, which now looks like I'm 11 months pregnant with triplets. I'm in my 50s so this is not a possibility. It's very painful and I am short of breath when I walk etc.
I've put on a lot of weight in a short period - 10lbs in 2 months.
Six months ago I was bodyboarding in the sea, walking every day and doing an exercise class every week. Now it's a struggle to do anything.
I'm having bloods done on Friday but any ideas / comments? Am I just unlucky to pile it all on in one place?
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Obese but with pretty normal legs / arms etc but very fat, enormous belly ***Ovarian cancer diagnosis - title edited by MNHQ at OP's request***
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TwitterQueen1 · 27/02/2017 15:00
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Apocalyptichorsewoman ·
14/03/2017 18:11
Am glad that you are in reasonable spirits - can you arrange to spout fluid over your V annoying ndn? 
NeverTwerkNaked ·
14/03/2017 20:32
Well put twitterqueen !
@PollyPerky I can't believe you have had the gall to come on here and not even apologise 
On a lighter note twitterqueen it sounds like you have your own personal entertainment show on the bed next door 
Hope she doesn't get too infuriating! Have you had any updates yet? The wait must be mentally exhausting.
NeverTwerkNaked ·
14/03/2017 20:36
lougle It's easy to forget that the last time you posted you totally fat shamed someone and to not realise that the fact they are now holed up in hospital means an apology might be appropriate isn't it
(Ps the reason this thread caught my attention initially is because I do have a big tummy. It's just the place I put on weight. Only time i didn't was when I was actually anorexic! And I'm heavier than I would like at the moment because I am on strong anti-depressants and they have made me gain weight, but no doubt PP will enjoy feeling smuggity smug at the sight of my wobbly figure! )
BerylStreep ·
14/03/2017 20:56
On the subject of fat shaming, I heard an account that a member of staff in my work (known for her bullying ways outspoken personality) was fat shaming a woman in a bar at the weekend. Apparently bully colleague took a photo on her phone of this woman standing at the bar, who was completely unknown to her. Bully colleague then went to her seat and was laughing and giggling at the photo of this woman because of her size, and showing it to other random people in the bar, and giggling and pointing.
Until the woman's boyfriend asked what they were doing and threatened to punch her & her friend. He chased them both out of the bar and down the street. Can't believe that bully colleague then came into work yesterday and told people in the office about what happened. Everyone was 'wtf 
'. Anyway, total thread derail, but had to share.
BarchesterFlowers ·
14/03/2017 20:57
Just read the whole thread Twitter, 
to you and fingers crossed for it being something other than ovarian cancer. You must be worried sick.
Re the other inmates, your story took me back a year when I was admitted with a burst appendix. While I was waiting for the surgery to happen (about 90 mins) I was in a bay with a woman who was facetiming a family party and joining in, whooping, singing etc., etc., so loud and obnoxious - it was well past midnight on Xmas Day.
I was so poorly but am sure I could have summoned up the strength to do something had I been waiting for much longer.
Made me think I would love a strong Matronly presence on any ward I happen to be in in the future.
Isadora2007 ·
14/03/2017 21:04
Oh I'm sorry to read that update. I hadn't realised that it had been diagnosed as ovarian cancer.
There is a good supppet thread about "lacies" over on general health with a cancer focus...and fab ladies like you.
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CiderwithBuda ·
14/03/2017 21:36
Been lurking and was hoping it wasn't ovarian cancer. Sorry to read that is likely. Will be thinking of you and hoping for a good outcome.
BigGreenOlives ·
14/03/2017 21:45
@TwitterQueen1 Sending you good wishes. I hope you get some sleep tonight.
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