Re: Total Pancreatectomy.almost died

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Tammy!!

It is so good to know that you are doing ok and alive. I'm so sorry

that things didn't go better for you but you are alive and there is

so much more of life ahead of you.

Please get lots of rest and know that we are all thinking of you and

wish we could all be there to give you support in person.

Lots and lots of love, Tummy

> 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. I ended up

having 3

> operations instead of one. My incision busted open, I had a leak

in my

> intestines.

>

> I came home with only 25% of my stomach, a lileostomy bag, and a

diabetic.

> I thank everyone for all of their prayers. If it hadn't of been for

the

> prayers I would have died. I was on a ventilator for almost 2weeks.

They were

> going to put in a trek in my throat but I started breathing on my

own. My

> stomach was left open, some of it has come together, but I still

have big

> gaps in my stomach.

>

> The hardest thing is dealing with the ostomy bag. And at times I

have trouble

> giving my self a shot. I have lost 25 pounds. But it is good to be

alive and

> to be home.

>

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

>

>

> Lots of Love and Hugs,

> Tammy - TN

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