Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 For Laurie Thanks Laurie for writing. Sorry I havent answered back with work schedules and all. Today I saw my GI and he said that I need a splenctomy and explained why. When my pancreas becamed inflamed, it also effected the splenic vein from the stomach to the spleen. It caused a protrusion. It also caused a clot and that is what caused my stools to turn black because the blood backed up into my stomach and was digested through out the intestinal tract. He said I also have gastric varacies when he scoped my stomach. He said that the removal would stop this problem and the splenic vein would be closed off. I am apprehensive as anyone in having surgery. I have to see the surgeon next week as to the details of it, and the recovery time. The only thing about this senerio I don't like is being off agian for 2 months or greater. The last time I was off is when I had a stent placed in the pancreatic duct to open it up. I don't have any sick time or vaction time left to tie me over. I am going to have to ask the state for assistance once again. I hope I can get enough to get me through. I enjoyed this group when I first got diagnosed. They were very helpful and supportive. I don't get much of a chance to chat, but want to be an active part again. You can always email me and I will add you to my yahoo instant messenger. Thanks for answering /Richland Washington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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