At 78, My Stomach Grew So Large That My Family Became Worried

I laughed lightly.

“Linda, I’m seventy-eight years old. My body doesn’t work quite like it used to.”

But she didn’t smile.

“Susan, I really think you should have it checked. Please.”

I promised I would.

Three nights later, I woke up feeling an unfamiliar pressure in my abdomen.

There was a strange fluttering sensation, followed by a feeling of fullness that made it difficult to get comfortable.Get Writing Tools

I placed my hand gently against my stomach.

Something shifted again.

I couldn’t explain the sensation, and for the first time, I became genuinely frightened.