To Kay

[Guest guest]

Dear Kay,

I am so sorry you have gone through so much and are still facing so

much uncertainty. Life, as we know, can be cruel and inexplicable;

it's especially difficult when you have children. But it is so good

that you still have Doug and that he is improving, however slowly.

I'm sure the improvement will continue. I expect life has taken on

an unreal aspect and you can hardly remember what " normal " life was

like?

You need support, of course, and you will find advice, understanding

and support from so many on this board. We have all had different

stories but can empathise with the suffereing that pancreatitis

brings to patient and carer alike. My own experience is as the

daughter of a mother who had several years of suffering with

pancreatitis (in the late 50's and 60's when even less was known

about the disease than is known to-day) and as a sufferer myself.

Mine seems to be hereditary pancreatitis. I fear for my two sons and

any children they may have. I lost my mother in 1965 when she was

only 41. Thank God treatment has improved to-day, even though I know

some people have issues with their docs.

I can't think how I would have got through my first year after

diagnosis without this support group to help.

I hope that your personal situation improves very soon but also that

you find the help you need here with this group.

With warm wishes,

Fliss (UK)