I posted this here because I'm not sure where else to put it. I have a question.

Do any of you have that fat patch on your back...like a hump between your shoulder blades and below your neck? I've had one since I've been heavy and lately it has been killing me. I'd KILL for a massage right now. It comes and goes, the soreness. A couple weeks ago it was sore, but it has returned full force today.

I know it has nothing to do with my band. I thought it may be the weight loss, but why would I be sore just there?

I don't have one, hmmm but I have only lost 12 lbs, but either way. I have never heard of such a thing. Sorry I am of no help, maybe try a heating pad on it?

Feel better.

Thanks for the suggestion. I wish I had one of those portable head strips (I forget what you call them). My heating pad is at home :thumbup:

I just took some tylenol. Hopefully that'll kick in pretty soon.

I hope you feel better.

Do you mean like those Patches for period pains and or if you have a pulled muscle?

Do you have any icy hot or anything nearby or something, I dunno where you are so lol.

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Yes, I have one of those!! I thought I was the only one! I have had mine since I have been fat. I asked the doctor about it once and she said it is called a lipoma, basically just like you said, a fat pocket. Mine hurts too from time to time. I am hoping it goes away once I lose weight. If it doesn't I am going to have it surgically removed once I reach my goal.

Yes, I have one of those!! I thought I was the only one! I have had mine since I have been fat. I asked the doctor about it once and she said it is called a lipoma, basically just like you said, a fat pocket. Mine hurts too from time to time. I am hoping it goes away once I lose weight. If it doesn't I am going to have it surgically removed once I reach my goal.

Carrie - you've made me so happy! I thought I was the only one too. I don't know anyone has one...it's always bothered me. The rest of me was fat and at times I didn't care, but I HATED the fat pocket. I'm glad to finally know what it is though - lipoma...hmm. :tongue2: Here's to getting rid of our lipomas! Do you think the hurt is from the fat being burned away? I sure hope so!

I might have a slight one, but my whole body is still really flabby and fat so I guess I'll find out once I lose more lol

I don't know what the pain is caused from. But mine used to hurt a lot more, and I was even fatter then. So I am not sure. I really hate it too, especially when you want to wear a bathing suit. Mine really shows then. But I have long hair, so sometimes I can cover it that way. I think they might be hereditary. My Mom actually has them on her ankles. I just want mine gone!!

I also have what I call a fat pad and I hate it. I did not even know I had one until another teacher where I teach said something about it. I had never really noticed it but I went and looked in the mirror and I could not believe how it looked. I was so embarressed. Then when I mentioned it to my DH he said oh yea you've always had that. Oh my gosh how did he know and not ever say anything. We have been married 29 years.( I have been hunting someone to vent to forever LOL that would understand. )But anyhow mine does hurt sometimes. I often wonder if it has to do with the way I sleep or my posture. I really think my posture effects it like if I slump over to much or something. Anyway I'm so glad to know others that have it too. I wear my hair longer now to try and cover it up and watch what I wear. I just don't want people looking at that and my other fat too.:tongue2:

Edited June 7, 200818 yr by teacherofk

So we're not talking bad posture and back fat it's an actual lipoma? I don't know much about those but I do know that with my posture and my back and front top weight I've developed cervical arthritis which causes me pain and I end up going to PT for when I get the time. I'm assuming these are two totally different situations??? brandyII

I have one of those "fat bumps" too,,but mine doesent hurt. It just looks really ugly!!!! When ive lost weight in the past it goes away! yaayyy:lol:

I had a fat patch and it's gone now In the past when I had also lost large amounts of weight it also disappeared. I get pain at the base of my neck quite a bit. I never associated the two I just figured that all the time I spend doing school work ( I droop my head when I read and write) had caused the discomfort. I find taking a hot shower is very helpful.

Reading this thread made me take a look at my back in the mirror

and I noticed that I am getting that "sexy" indentation going down my back from my shoulder blades to just above my tush . Now I remember why I got that butterfly tat on my lower back - it looks good there now

Wow ivyrose you have done great!! I really hope to do as good as you. Any words of wisdom for the rest of us? You are a real inspiration for me. I bet you do feel like a totally different person and look like one too. Thats awesome!!

i dont think i have one, but in saying that like froggie said, i have so much fat on my body i dont think i would know the difference if i had one or not!

It is so good to hear that it may disappear with the rest of my fat. I feel like a hunchback and never wear anything that exposes my back. I've grown my hair out too - just for that reason. I don't think my posture is too bad, but sit at a computer during the day. That may contribute to my discomfort. I asked a nurse at my doctor yesterday about why it would hurt, she said that I probably slept funny and it's pinching a nerve.

I posted this here because I'm not sure where else to put it. I have a question.

Do any of you have that fat patch on your back...like a hump between your shoulder blades and below your neck? I've had one since I've been heavy and lately it has been killing me. I'd KILL for a massage right now. It comes and goes, the soreness. A couple weeks ago it was sore, but it has returned full force today.

I know it has nothing to do with my band. I thought it may be the weight loss, but why would I be sore just there?

Leslie, I have one! That's why I was so self-conscious about getting my hair cut off. My long curls hid it well, lol! I have to say that since losing weight, it has decreased in size CONSIDERABLY. At 330lbs, it stuck out like a sore thumb! I didn't have one when I was thin, so I think it will disappear once I lose all my excess weight. I can't even tell you how much better it looks now!