hi all

[Guest guest]

Hi all, I'm new to this. I've had pancreatitis for so long but it

seems to be a new disease. What kind of things have others found that

helped the pain except pain meds. The tens unit was just suggested to

me and I look forward to trying it. Has anyone had the surgery where

they take out the panc. and inject it into your liver. My Dr. wants me

to have it done but I'm so sceptical about it. Is there anyone with

any info on this.

Thanks costaricanrobin

[Guest guest]

HI Robin, first off let me welcome you to the board. I have been a

member here for a very long time and this is a wonderful group. These

people have helped me out more times then I can even count. Please

feel free to ask and discuss anything you wish. We talk about it all.

I had the total pancreatectomy autologous islet cell transplant last

November. I have also had a transduodenal sphincteroplasty and Beger

procedure. I have been doing well since the transplant except for some

minor post op problems, but as far as the pain and difficulties related

to pancreatitis, they are completely gone. I am not a diabetic, per

se', however I do have to watch my blood glucose closely.

Please feel free to ask what ever you wish.

Warmly,

(SC)

[Guest guest]

Costaricanrobin,

Hi and welcome. I have cp and have been diagnosed now for going on 4 years.

I had surgery on my pancreas in June to open up the ducts etc. I am not able

to have the ERCP so I had to have the open incision. Now just a few months

later they want to do surgery again. This time I pray it works. Have you had any

surgeries on yours yet?

Angie in SC

" The happiest of people don't necessarily have the

best of everything; they just make the best of everything that comes along

their way. "