Felicity: was Re: Thank you to Bert

[Guest guest]

That is amazing that your surgeon can remove just the pancreas

itself. I know it is possible, but generally speaking surgeons here

in the US seem to shy away from that because of the risk of bleeding

out post-operatively. With me my spleen was also removed, and they

did a Roux-en-Y so a small portion of my stomach was removed. They

do this to pick up a loop for the liver and reconnect it near where

it used to connect naturally. The spleen is removed so that the

major blood vessels can be more safely cut. Post-operative, I had

one -Pratt drain on my right side to drain blood, and a G-

tube to assist the stomach in draining as a result of the gastric

bypass, and a J-tube in order to feed me. I was off tube feeds in 3

days and able to tolerate solid food. Both the G and J tubes were

removed at 6 weeks and 8 weeks during office visits.

I was told by my surgeon that most total pancs. are out of the

hospital between 10 and 14 days. I was out in 9, but I guess I

always try to push things.

I underwent the surgery to good results so I think it is a life-

altering positive surgery despite its risks. I just always try to

err on the side of caution when I speak of my experiences because I

don't want to mislead anyhow considering it. It is a big risky

operation. I was on the table about 12 and half hours.

blessings,

Bert

[Guest guest]

Bert, are you having any complications from the spleen removal? Any problems

with infections?

Thanks,

Jerry/NC

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Felicity: was Re: Thank you to Bert