Lunchbox has been dealing with ongoing pain that doctors haven’t been able to identify. One of Lunchbox’s testicles had become noticeably swollen, and since the Bobby Bones Show hadn’t checked in on the situation since returning from holiday break, he wanted to start by playing a voicemail they had received.
The voicemail came from a listener who shared that her husband had been diagnosed with testicular cancer after experiencing similar symptoms. She explained that her husband initially noticed swelling and contacted his primary care provider, but couldn’t get an appointment for months. As the swelling worsened, she pushed him to call back and be more direct about his symptoms, which helped him get seen sooner. She encouraged Lunchbox to be completely honest with his doctor so they could understand the severity of the issue and move faster. After the voicemail, Bobby pointed out that Lunchbox hadn’t been fully honest with his doctor about the swollen testicle. Lunchbox admitted that he had told the show before telling his doctor. Bobby asked if Lunchbox still had an appointment scheduled, and Lunchbox said he did, originally set for the 12th.
When asked for an update on how he was feeling, Lunchbox said the swelling was still there and that it became uncomfortable when he ran around with his kids or tried to chase them. He clarified that the pain was mainly in his stomach during longer runs, but the testicle itself was still swollen. He explained that the swelling increased during the day but went down at night while he was sleeping, then returned again the next day. Lunchbox shared that after speaking with the doctor and answering more questions, he was told he needed to come in sooner. His appointment was moved up to the 9th. Bobby and the show reacted to the news, noting that the urgency was likely based on his symptoms. Lunchbox said most people he talked to guessed it could be a hernia, though doctors hadn’t confirmed anything yet.
Bobby then read a question to his AI assistant, describing a friend with stomach pain and a testicle that swells during the day and deflates at night. The response suggested several possible causes, including a hernia, fluid buildup, or enlarged veins, but emphasized that only a medical professional could diagnose it properly. When Bobby added that the friend had been embarrassed to tell his doctor, the response encouraged honesty, reminding him that doctors have seen everything and that being open is the best way to protect his health. When Bobby asked his AI assistant to put a percentage on the chance of Lunchbox dying, it declined to speculate and instead reassured that many conditions are treatable once properly diagnosed. Bobby followed up by joking about whether this could somehow turn into a superpower, which the assistant laughed off before again stressing the importance of getting checked out.
The show then asked Lunchbox if he planned to go to the appointment alone. Lunchbox said he would. The group joked about going with him and offered encouragement, telling him they were rooting for him. Bobby asked Lunchbox what he thought the worst-case scenario might be, and Lunchbox said cancer. When asked about the best-case scenario, Lunchbox said he hoped it would be something simple, like an injection that would fix the problem quickly. The show joked about him wanting a cortisone shot and noted that something was clearly wrong, since it hadn’t gone away on its own.
Lunchbox said he expected to have answers soon after the appointment, possibly by the following Monday.