A Texas nurse who struggled to lose weight discovered her symptoms were actually caused by a massive tumor filled with hair and teeth.
A Long Struggle
Jaimi Conwell, 28, spent years trying to slim down. She tried strict diets like keto and exercised twice a day. However, she continued to gain weight rapidly. In March 2021, she began feeling nauseous while tying her shoes. Doctors found her white blood cell count was abnormal.
The Shocking Discovery
Jaimi underwent explorative surgery to find the cause of her illness. Surgeons found a 20lb tumor that had engulfed her right ovary. The growth was a teratoma, which contains tissues like hair and teeth. These tumors often grow slowly for decades. Jaimi’s mother acted as her proxy and allowed the doctors to remove it.
A New Perspective
The tumor acted like a parasite by draining Jaimi’s nutrients. Doctors believe the growth might have been a twin that never developed. Jaimi feared she could not have children after losing an ovary. However, her specialist assured her the left ovary would function normally. “I was in so much shock,” Jaimi recalled about the diagnosis.
Life After Surgery
Since the operation, Jaimi has undergone a total physical transformation. She lost 103lbs in a few months and now weighs 147lbs. She shared her journey on TikTok, where her video gained 1.8 million views. Finally, Jaimi feels healthy after removing the weight of the massive growth.