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

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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

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