Re: JIM...S/P RECENT PANCREATECTOMY & ISLET CELL TRANSFER/SHIR...

August 30, 2002

In a message dated 8/30/02 3:01:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

lorichka2001@... writes:

> A special THANK YOU to Shirley whom we've emailed most often in the last

> few months with all of our questions about this surgery--and whom, should I

> mention, replied back to us every time! We have learned so much from all

> of you.

>

> Anyways, I wanted make you all aware that my husband, Jim, recently had

> the pancreatectomy and islet cell transfer. This was done on August 19th

> by Dr. Sutherland in MN. Today is day 11.

Dear Lorrie, I am SOOOOOO HAPPY FOR JIM, YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY!!!!!! It

sounds as though Jim is doing great. You won't believe the change in your

lives as each day passes. He will feel better everyday. It's wonderful

isn't it? To suffer so much and then find a cure is the most exhilarating

feeling in the world.

It was so great that you, Jim, Peg, and had the opportunity to meet

and talk. I would love to have faces to go with all my pancreatitis friends.

I will keep Jim, you and your family in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

But from how you have described his progress I don't think you will need many

prayers. I am so THRILLED FOR YOU ALL. Love, Shirley

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