Re: Re: Total Pancreatectomy.almost died

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Tammy,

I glad to hear that you are home. I'm so very sorry that you had all those

complications from the surgery. Sorry to here that the Eyelet Transplant didn't

work out for you. Do take care of yourself and try and not get too discouraged.

I too had my incision break open after mt last 3 surgery, including my whipple.

They to docs told me it would take 4-6 week to heal up, but it took me over 10

weeks to heal up. Everyone body takes a different amount of time to heal, so do

be patience, and most of all rest and don't overdue it. I had a doc once tell

me for every day you spend in the hospital, it take a week at home to get your

strength back. What I trying to say is don't expect too much too soon, as your

body has been thru a great deal. I keep you in my prayers that the rest of your

recovery goes uneventfully. I glad you a at home where you can at least rest

comfortable. Keep us posted on your recovery when you feel up to it.

Take Care,

Louie in WV

Re: Total Pancreatectomy.almost died

> Hello to everyone. I had my pancreas removed on July 22nd.

The islet cell

> transplant didn't work. I am now a type 1 diabetic.

> Have to go for now, still am very weak,

> Lots of Love and Hugs,

> Tammy - TN

Dear Tammy,

We've thought of you often and there have been many prayers for

your well being. I'm sorry that the islet transplant didn't work for

you. I know you must be happy to be home again.

Keep yourself well rested and mend. We'll keep praying for your

full recovery.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

hhessgriffeth@...

Southeastern Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, Intl.