I went to my doctor last November for some problems I was having. He sent me for a CT and then an MRI. Both showed a cycst in the head of my Pancreas. After several tests it was determined that I needed to see a sugeon because of the nature of the cycst. I had WHIPPLE SURGERY on 1/23/2006. The cycst was benign. It is almost a year now and thanks to having a great surgeon, prayers and my family, I am getting along very well. I just turned 70.
I stayed in the hospital a month. It was very hard getting back on my feet, eating and doing things again. I lost 25 pounds and had no appetite but the appetite is back and now I have to be careful not to gain weight.
My husband and family have been so helpful during this time and I am so thankful. The Whipple Surgery is extremely hard. I feel I came through it fine. I have good days and bad days and a lot more good days than bad.
In August my husband and I started walking 3 times a week at our church track. Making friends while walking helped me to get better. I am so thankful to be where I am at this time. There are so many more people so much worse off than I am.
I am going for a physical in February and pray that everything is fine.
I take Protonix and Enzymes. If anyone has information about a website regarding enzymes or if anyone is taking them I would appreciate some information. Thanking you in advance.