Re: had pancreas removed and auto islet cell transplant

[Guest guest]

Dear DeeDee,

when I read your letter I thought I'd gone through a time lapse or something, I

couldn't believe that all of this happened so fast and that you've already

brought Kristy home, when it seems like just last week you were on the MB

talking about more of her problems!!!

Did I miss something here....it went from you're initially hearing about Dr.

Sutherland's success with many of our members, and then suddenly Kristy's

already been there, had the surgery and is home again! I don't even

remember hearing of your plans to go.

Wonderful, wonderful news....I am so glad that Kristy is home and already

showing such good signs of recooperation! I do believe the TP-ICT is most

successful on young, previously healthy patients who have not had other

pancreatic surgeries already attempted, with only unsuccessful results to

show for it. Both her youth and her previously untainted physical condition

should be most instrumental in assuring that she has a good recovery with

little or no complications. I'm SO happy that she's been given this second

chance!

Dr. Sutherland has helped many of our members, all with varying degrees of

success. For some, the success has not been as positive as with people like

Crystal or your Kristy, but many of those others had already experienced

previous pancreatic surgeries and had other complications that they brought

with them, which does make a difference in the degree of their personal

medical success stories, I believe. Oh, if I'd only known four years ago what I

know now.........

I'm sure this has made your birthday a day to always remember.....lol, as if

you would forget! Please keep us in your memories as you watch your

daughter return to full health and vitality again, and let us know if there is

ever

anything more that we can ever do for you or KristyWith love, hope and

prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina Rep.

South Eastern Regional Rep., PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or opinion,

and should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

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[Guest guest]

Deedee,

That's great news. I hope Kirsty continues to improve. What a great birthday

presesnt for you - although it perhaps didn't feel like it at the time, when

you were waiting for to come out of surgery.

I have had a TP - but no ICT, so i'm diabetic. That was 4 1/2 years ago, and

i'm doing well.

Best wishes.

Sue (UK)