CancerCompass message board discussion started by rickkm on 12/21/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,19063,0.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Having a family member with Ampuller of Vater, we are trying to get a handle on the length of time she will spend in hospital post surgery. We seem to get the unknown answer, If we could get an idea from one or those who have had this experience . You thoughts are greatly appreciated  rickkm Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT I had a Whipple procedure in February 1998 (I live in Rio de Janeiro) to remove an adenocarcinoma of the Vater ampulla. I remember I stayed about 10 days in hospital (ICU), returned home and about 2 weeks later and was readmitted with a pancreatic fistula. 2 further surgeries (1 and then another 2 days later). I don't remember anything about the fistula surgeries. After that, I stayed about 10 days in hospital. All the time with a parenteral feeding tube. About 3 months later I had a bile by-pass procedure, because of constant bile refluxes. In fact, the bile refluxes began again and I would still be getting them if it were not for permanent antibiotic treatment (axetilcefuroxima 500) begun last year to suppress a urinary infection (E-coli) that probably started about the time when the tumor was growing, causing bile refluxes, bronchoaspiration and bacterial pneumonia. Otherwise, I am leading a normal social & professional life and doing aerobics. No dietary restrictions, other than to avoid putting on weight. No signs of cancer recurrence. Annettejb Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 12/21/2007 rickkm wrote:Having a family member with Ampuller of Vater, we are trying to get a handle on the length of time she will spend in hospital post surgery. We seem to get the unknown answer, If we could get an idea from one or those who have had this experience . You thoughts are greatly appreciated PS from Annette - I did not have chemo or radiation therapy after the Whipple. Annettejb Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT