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Anita23 Message: WHIPPLE SURGERY SURVIVORS Member Anita23 Recommend this Message Report Abuse Email a Friend Track this Message [Remove] Subject: WHIPPLE SURGERY SURVIVORS Date: 01/30/2007 hello, my name is anita and i do not have pancreatic cancer, but in feb of 2006 my pancreas was diagnosed as being diseased and calcafied with my bile duct being blocked.there has been two attempts to get a stint in my duct.both have failed they could not get the stint in my ducduct. after almost a year of severe pain and many other problems with digestion. my doctor feels my only solution is going to be a whipple surgery, whichis scheduled for feb 28 2007. i am very scared and un-sure of what to expect. can someone help me withthis. i am healthy otherwise which i thank the lord forthat. i am 47 soon to be 48 with five grown boys and six grandchildren i have alot to live for. anyone that could help me would be much appreciated. havea blessed day and every one with pancreatic cancer my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.thanks anita Private Reply Quote Reply to This Message Oncrx Message: RE: WHIPPLE SURGERY SURVIVORS Doctor / Nurse Oncrx Recommend this Message Report Abuse Email a Friend Track this Message [Remove] Subject: RE: WHIPPLE SURGERY SURVIVORS Date: 01/30/2007 Count your blessings that you dont have PC. In PC patients the Whipple is major surgery. The pancreas, part of the stomach, intestine and gall bladder are removed and then everything is hooked back up. It takes about a year to fully recover. I assume you do not need this level of surgery, but that is a question for your surgeon. It would be much easier if only the pancreas or even a portion of it had to be removed. You would most likely need insulin and enzymes for the rest of your life. Private Reply Quote Reply to This Message Anita23 Message: RE: WHIPPLE SURGERY SURVIVORS Member Anita23 Recommend this Message Report Abuse Email a Friend Track this Message [Remove] Subject: RE: WHIPPLE SURGERY SURVIVORS Date: 02/07/2007 thank you for your wonderful thoughts on my condition. but my doctor told me my gall bladder and my bile ducts and the head of the pancreas will be removed and reattached to the upper intestine just like people with cancer. i am already taking tons of enzymes every meal just to keep my bowels somewhat straight. i have a diseased pancreas which i guess is just about as bad as a cancerous one. my doctor feels confident since i am very healthy now that my recovery wont be to very long. i am praying that i will recover quickly. thank you so much anita Private Reply Quote Reply to This Message pipo2000 Message: RE: WHIPPLE SURGERY SURVIVORS Caregiver pipo2000 Recommend this Message Report Abuse Email a Friend Track this Message [Remove] Subject: RE: WHIPPLE SURGERY SURVIVORS Date: 03/03/2008 My mom will just get a whiple surgery soon, I'm deaf , and i have read around here that after those surgery they only surive 5 years right? but in other post i have seen people living beyond that and even 18 years!!! and continuiing is that possible? please i bed any information about this Best Regards David Private Reply Quote Reply to This Message
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