Re: DAY 15--Update on JIM (s/p pancreatectomy & islet cell transfer)

[Guest guest]

> Today is day 15 and Jim is doing well.

> Wishing you all a painfree day!

Lorrie

Lorrie,

This is most reassuring news to hear that Jim is doing so well

after his surgery. I hope his incisional pain soon disappears as

he continues to heal, and that time favors him in regard to the

question of possible diabetes.

I wanted to thank you for your glowing and responsive post about

Jim's and your experiences with Dr. Sutherland. This kind of

information is extremely helpful and timely for our members who

are either scheduled for, or considering this surgery. First hand

experience and knowledge is so valuable, and it's very

encouraging to hear that Jim has been treated so with such

consideration and professionalism.

Best wishes to you both!

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

hhessgriffeth@...

Southeastern Representative

Pancreatitis Association, Intl.

http://www.pancassociation.org/storieshome.html#Heidi

[Guest guest]

> Today is day 15 and Jim is doing well.

> Wishing you all a painfree day!

Lorrie

Lorrie,

This is most reassuring news to hear that Jim is doing so well

after his surgery. I hope his incisional pain soon disappears as

he continues to heal, and that time favors him in regard to the

question of possible diabetes.

I wanted to thank you for your glowing and responsive post about

Jim's and your experiences with Dr. Sutherland. This kind of

information is extremely helpful and timely for our members who

are either scheduled for, or considering this surgery. First hand

experience and knowledge is so valuable, and it's very

encouraging to hear that Jim has been treated so with such

consideration and professionalism.

Best wishes to you both!

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

hhessgriffeth@...

Southeastern Representative

Pancreatitis Association, Intl.

http://www.pancassociation.org/storieshome.html#Heidi

[Guest guest]

Lorrie,

I am so glad to hear that Jim is doing so well.. hopefully he will be headed

home soon and your family can get back to a more normal life! Yay!!! It's so

great to hear of the sucess stories when there are so many we hear of that are

of dispair. YAY for you and your family!! Still in my thoughts and prayers

{{{HUGZ}}}

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[Guest guest]

Lorrie,

I am so glad to hear that Jim is doing so well.. hopefully he will be headed

home soon and your family can get back to a more normal life! Yay!!! It's so

great to hear of the sucess stories when there are so many we hear of that are

of dispair. YAY for you and your family!! Still in my thoughts and prayers

{{{HUGZ}}}

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[Guest guest]

Lorrie,

I sound like Jim is making good progress from his surgery. I especially like

the part of your post, whem you said that he can now eat and be pain-free. That

part alone certainly makes the surgery worthwhile. Tell Jim that your both are

in my prayers for a fast and speedy recovery.

Take Care,

Louie in WV

DAY 15--Update on JIM (s/p pancreatectomy & islet cell

transfer)

Hi everyone,

Today is day 15 and Jim is doing well. All lines are cut off now

except for the morphine--they are tapering that down slowly. He's

feeling pretty good except he feels the pain more at the incision

site because it's not masqued so much with the morphine at this lower

dose. I'm not sure how long this incisional pain will take to go

away??? He had been eating a little of everything...chicken, turkey,

roastbeef, potatoes, fruit with no pain! They stopped his insulin

drip...he's had 10 units am and 8 units pm the last 2 days. He was

told that most patients go home on a little insulin for the first few

weeks. So, only time will tell about him being diabetic or not.

Again, I'll keep you all posted on his recovery.

Wishing you all a painfree day!

Lorrie

Pittsburgh,PA

[Guest guest]

Lorrie,

I sound like Jim is making good progress from his surgery. I especially like

the part of your post, whem you said that he can now eat and be pain-free. That

part alone certainly makes the surgery worthwhile. Tell Jim that your both are

in my prayers for a fast and speedy recovery.

Take Care,

Louie in WV

DAY 15--Update on JIM (s/p pancreatectomy & islet cell

transfer)

Hi everyone,

Today is day 15 and Jim is doing well. All lines are cut off now

except for the morphine--they are tapering that down slowly. He's

feeling pretty good except he feels the pain more at the incision

site because it's not masqued so much with the morphine at this lower

dose. I'm not sure how long this incisional pain will take to go

away??? He had been eating a little of everything...chicken, turkey,

roastbeef, potatoes, fruit with no pain! They stopped his insulin

drip...he's had 10 units am and 8 units pm the last 2 days. He was

told that most patients go home on a little insulin for the first few

weeks. So, only time will tell about him being diabetic or not.

Again, I'll keep you all posted on his recovery.

Wishing you all a painfree day!

Lorrie

Pittsburgh,PA

[Guest guest]

Lorrie,

I sound like Jim is making good progress from his surgery. I especially like

the part of your post, whem you said that he can now eat and be pain-free. That

part alone certainly makes the surgery worthwhile. Tell Jim that your both are

in my prayers for a fast and speedy recovery.

Take Care,

Louie in WV

DAY 15--Update on JIM (s/p pancreatectomy & islet cell

transfer)

Hi everyone,

Today is day 15 and Jim is doing well. All lines are cut off now

except for the morphine--they are tapering that down slowly. He's

feeling pretty good except he feels the pain more at the incision

site because it's not masqued so much with the morphine at this lower

dose. I'm not sure how long this incisional pain will take to go

away??? He had been eating a little of everything...chicken, turkey,

roastbeef, potatoes, fruit with no pain! They stopped his insulin

drip...he's had 10 units am and 8 units pm the last 2 days. He was

told that most patients go home on a little insulin for the first few

weeks. So, only time will tell about him being diabetic or not.

Again, I'll keep you all posted on his recovery.

Wishing you all a painfree day!

Lorrie

Pittsburgh,PA

[Guest guest]

Lorrie,

Thank You for keeping us posted on Jim's recovery. I am so happy

for your family. I have a small idea how Jim feels being able to eat

real food. I had a celiac block 6 days ago and have been able to eat

a little bit of roast and cheese (my favorite!!!) I know that my

pancreas still isn't doing it's job in digestion so I've been taking

extra enzymes when I eat.

I'll send you a couple of new recipies I've created since being ill.

Very rich and delicious. Wouldn't try them for a couple of months to

ensure his insulin level is good and that he's recovered.

Again, I am extremely happy for the both of you. I can't wait to be

in MN in less than a month.

Peace,

N'Awlins Gal-

-- In pancreatitis@y..., " edhall " wrote:

> Lorrie,

> I sound like Jim is making good progress from his surgery. I

especially like the part of your post, whem you said that he can now

eat and be pain-free. That part alone certainly makes the surgery

worthwhile. Tell Jim that your both are in my prayers for a fast and

speedy recovery.

> Take Care,

> Louie in WV

> DAY 15--Update on JIM (s/p pancreatectomy

& islet cell transfer)

>

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> Today is day 15 and Jim is doing well. All lines are cut off now

> except for the morphine--they are tapering that down slowly.

He's

> feeling pretty good except he feels the pain more at the incision

> site because it's not masqued so much with the morphine at this

lower

> dose. I'm not sure how long this incisional pain will take to go

> away??? He had been eating a little of everything...chicken,

turkey,

> roastbeef, potatoes, fruit with no pain! They stopped his

insulin

> drip...he's had 10 units am and 8 units pm the last 2 days. He

was

> told that most patients go home on a little insulin for the first

few

> weeks. So, only time will tell about him being diabetic or not.

> Again, I'll keep you all posted on his recovery.

> Wishing you all a painfree day!

>

> Lorrie

> Pittsburgh,PA

>

>

>