Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Hi all! Jim is home after his pancreatectomy and islet cell tranfer on August 19th. He was discharged yesterday after 21 days. We were talking with Dr. Sutherland before we left and he truly is a very down to earth, talented doctor but does in no way act as if he's " superman " -- although he's definetly superman in our eyes! We flew home last night--Jim is doing really well. He got a bit tired walking through the Pittsburgh airport after we landed (from the gate to baggage claim)...I wanted to get the cart that drives you around but he wanted to walk (a good sign)! His incision is healing nicely but he still has pain at that incision site. It's getting better though and they discharged him on oral morphine for the pain. The pancreatitis pain he had before the surgery is completely gone! Yee ha!! He was discharged on NPH insulin--he was taking 12 units am and 8 pm, now it's at 8 am and 8 pm. Only time will tell if he'll need to continue on some insulin. Even if he does have to, Dr. Sutherland said he shouldn't be a " brittle " diabetic since he did have a good bit of islet cells to transfer. (crossing my fingers)...Jim said there were 2 italian doctors from Rome that Dr. Sutherland brought in his room the other day. They were here to see the progress Dr. Sutherland has been making with this surgery! Jim's only restriction now is not to lift anything heavy (over 30 pounds or so) for about 3 months. He's been eating smaller meals now and checks his sugars on his glucometer. We're so glad it's over and now the healing begins! Anyways he's home and it was a very happy and emotional reunion with our 3 kids last night! Friends in Pittsburgh, Lorrie & Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 > >Reply-To: pancreatitis >To: pancreatitis >Subject: YEY!! JIM HOME AFTER PANCREATECTOMY >Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 14:07:35 -0000 >>Hi all! > >Jim is home after his pancreatectomy and islet cell tranfer on August >19th. He was discharged yesterday after 21 days. We were talking >with Dr. Sutherland before we left and he truly is a very down to >earth, talented doctor but does in no way act as if he's " superman " -- >although he's definetly superman in our eyes! > >We flew home last night--Jim is doing really well. He got a bit >tired walking through the Pittsburgh airport after we landed (from >the gate to baggage claim)...I wanted to get the cart that drives you >around but he wanted to walk (a good sign)! His incision is healing >nicely but he still has pain at that incision site. It's getting >better though and they discharged him on oral morphine for the pain. >The pancreatitis pain he had before the surgery is completely gone! >Yee ha!! He was discharged on NPH insulin--he was taking 12 units am >and 8 pm, now it's at 8 am and 8 pm. Only time will tell if he'll >need to continue on some insulin. Even if he does have to, Dr. >Sutherland said he shouldn't be a " brittle " diabetic since he did >have a good bit of islet cells to transfer. (crossing my >fingers)...Jim said there were 2 italian doctors from Rome that Dr. >Sutherland brought in his room the other day. They were here to see >the progress Dr. Sutherland has been making with this surgery! Jim's >only restriction now is not to lift anything heavy (over 30 pounds or >so) for about 3 months. He's been eating smaller meals now and >checks his sugars on his glucometer. We're so glad it's over and now >the healing begins! Anyways he's home and it was a very happy and >emotional reunion with our 3 kids last night! > >Friends in Pittsburgh, >Lorrie & Jim > Lorie & Jim: That is wonderful news. Jim, I'm sure you were just as happy to see the kids as they were you. I had open heart surgery at Duke this past Feb, and was 8 hrs away from my family. With the exception of the day of my surgery my husband was unable to be with me. I was 6 hours away from my family, scared and very alone. I think that was the worst part for me. So glad to hear you are feeling well and are pain free. Thanks for sharing your story with us along the way. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Tuten-SC _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 > >Reply-To: pancreatitis >To: pancreatitis >Subject: YEY!! JIM HOME AFTER PANCREATECTOMY >Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 14:07:35 -0000 >>Hi all! > >Jim is home after his pancreatectomy and islet cell tranfer on August >19th. He was discharged yesterday after 21 days. We were talking >with Dr. Sutherland before we left and he truly is a very down to >earth, talented doctor but does in no way act as if he's " superman " -- >although he's definetly superman in our eyes! > >We flew home last night--Jim is doing really well. He got a bit >tired walking through the Pittsburgh airport after we landed (from >the gate to baggage claim)...I wanted to get the cart that drives you >around but he wanted to walk (a good sign)! His incision is healing >nicely but he still has pain at that incision site. It's getting >better though and they discharged him on oral morphine for the pain. >The pancreatitis pain he had before the surgery is completely gone! >Yee ha!! He was discharged on NPH insulin--he was taking 12 units am >and 8 pm, now it's at 8 am and 8 pm. Only time will tell if he'll >need to continue on some insulin. Even if he does have to, Dr. >Sutherland said he shouldn't be a " brittle " diabetic since he did >have a good bit of islet cells to transfer. (crossing my >fingers)...Jim said there were 2 italian doctors from Rome that Dr. >Sutherland brought in his room the other day. They were here to see >the progress Dr. Sutherland has been making with this surgery! Jim's >only restriction now is not to lift anything heavy (over 30 pounds or >so) for about 3 months. He's been eating smaller meals now and >checks his sugars on his glucometer. We're so glad it's over and now >the healing begins! Anyways he's home and it was a very happy and >emotional reunion with our 3 kids last night! > >Friends in Pittsburgh, >Lorrie & Jim > Lorie & Jim: That is wonderful news. Jim, I'm sure you were just as happy to see the kids as they were you. I had open heart surgery at Duke this past Feb, and was 8 hrs away from my family. With the exception of the day of my surgery my husband was unable to be with me. I was 6 hours away from my family, scared and very alone. I think that was the worst part for me. So glad to hear you are feeling well and are pain free. Thanks for sharing your story with us along the way. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Tuten-SC _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 > >Reply-To: pancreatitis >To: pancreatitis >Subject: YEY!! JIM HOME AFTER PANCREATECTOMY >Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 14:07:35 -0000 >>Hi all! > >Jim is home after his pancreatectomy and islet cell tranfer on August >19th. He was discharged yesterday after 21 days. We were talking >with Dr. Sutherland before we left and he truly is a very down to >earth, talented doctor but does in no way act as if he's " superman " -- >although he's definetly superman in our eyes! > >We flew home last night--Jim is doing really well. He got a bit >tired walking through the Pittsburgh airport after we landed (from >the gate to baggage claim)...I wanted to get the cart that drives you >around but he wanted to walk (a good sign)! His incision is healing >nicely but he still has pain at that incision site. It's getting >better though and they discharged him on oral morphine for the pain. >The pancreatitis pain he had before the surgery is completely gone! >Yee ha!! He was discharged on NPH insulin--he was taking 12 units am >and 8 pm, now it's at 8 am and 8 pm. Only time will tell if he'll >need to continue on some insulin. Even if he does have to, Dr. >Sutherland said he shouldn't be a " brittle " diabetic since he did >have a good bit of islet cells to transfer. (crossing my >fingers)...Jim said there were 2 italian doctors from Rome that Dr. >Sutherland brought in his room the other day. They were here to see >the progress Dr. Sutherland has been making with this surgery! Jim's >only restriction now is not to lift anything heavy (over 30 pounds or >so) for about 3 months. He's been eating smaller meals now and >checks his sugars on his glucometer. We're so glad it's over and now >the healing begins! Anyways he's home and it was a very happy and >emotional reunion with our 3 kids last night! > >Friends in Pittsburgh, >Lorrie & Jim > Lorie & Jim: That is wonderful news. Jim, I'm sure you were just as happy to see the kids as they were you. I had open heart surgery at Duke this past Feb, and was 8 hrs away from my family. With the exception of the day of my surgery my husband was unable to be with me. I was 6 hours away from my family, scared and very alone. I think that was the worst part for me. So glad to hear you are feeling well and are pain free. Thanks for sharing your story with us along the way. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Tuten-SC _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Jim & Lorrie, First let me send my congratulations to both of you for the successful surgery. Jim, Welcome Home! I sure it must feel good to be home. I'm sure the children must be thrilled , now that Dad is home. I'm familiar with the Pgh Airport. It is very large and a lot of walking. Now that you are home Jim, don't over due it. Just take it easy as it does take time to get over surgery. I so glad to hear that your pancreatitis pain is gone. The best news your could possibility get. Take Care, Louie in Wheeling, WV YEY!! JIM HOME AFTER PANCREATECTOMY Hi all! Jim is home after his pancreatectomy and islet cell tranfer on August 19th. He was discharged yesterday after 21 days. We were talking with Dr. Sutherland before we left and he truly is a very down to earth, talented doctor but does in no way act as if he's " superman " -- although he's definetly superman in our eyes! We flew home last night--Jim is doing really well. He got a bit tired walking through the Pittsburgh airport after we landed (from the gate to baggage claim)...I wanted to get the cart that drives you around but he wanted to walk (a good sign)! His incision is healing nicely but he still has pain at that incision site. It's getting better though and they discharged him on oral morphine for the pain. The pancreatitis pain he had before the surgery is completely gone! Yee ha!! He was discharged on NPH insulin--he was taking 12 units am and 8 pm, now it's at 8 am and 8 pm. Only time will tell if he'll need to continue on some insulin. Even if he does have to, Dr. Sutherland said he shouldn't be a " brittle " diabetic since he did have a good bit of islet cells to transfer. (crossing my fingers)...Jim said there were 2 italian doctors from Rome that Dr. Sutherland brought in his room the other day. They were here to see the progress Dr. Sutherland has been making with this surgery! Jim's only restriction now is not to lift anything heavy (over 30 pounds or so) for about 3 months. He's been eating smaller meals now and checks his sugars on his glucometer. We're so glad it's over and now the healing begins! Anyways he's home and it was a very happy and emotional reunion with our 3 kids last night! Friends in Pittsburgh, Lorrie & Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Lorrie, so glad Jim is home and doing so well! Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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