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New Diagnosis: husband's labs are all indicating NET
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Mar 31 5:16am | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
Hello,
I am feeling fine except for a 20 lb weight gain that seemed to happen over night. My doctor said I need to get back to “living”, to start traveling again, start walking again instead of hiding in my apartment. I went back to Weight Watchers and have been walking at the local gym but I feel this weight gain has something to do with NET. Is that possible? One of the symptoms is weight gain in the belly and upper back, exactly where my weight gain is but this happened after the surgery.
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@jocat74
I wish I could give you an answer to your question about weight gain after surgery, but I'm not a medical professional and my experience was weight loss after surgery. As mentioned, if you feel your current medical team is not addressing this concern, a consultation with a NET specialist might be in your best interest.
@colleenyoung and I have provided you with the link to inquire about a Mayo Clinic appointment. If for any reason, you cannot be seen at a Mayo facility, here is a link to NET specialists throughout the U. S., https://www.carcinoid.org/for-patients/treatment/find-a-doctor/
Putting your mind at ease would be important now and a second opinion might help accomplish this. Is it possible for you to consider a second opinion?