out of the hospital then surgery

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

Well the good Lord made sure this week that I was going to be good,.

On Monday I went to work and for lunch had a beef steak sandwich.

That afternoon I felt an onset of another attack coming on. You just

don't know until you have one. I took my usual pain meds as directed

by my doctor and went to bed that evening. The pain did not subside

but for only a few hours. I slept some. The next morning I knew I

had a full fledge attack. I checked in to the ER and got some relief

but then they released me to home. I was angry because I was hoping

to stay at least 24 yours to be monitored. I immediately contacted

my GI and complained to him until he did a direct admit to the

hospital. I ended up staying 2 nights until my pancreas returned to

being pain free. I am slated for having a splenectomy on Tuesday the

1st of Nov and the doc said that I must be pain free before I have

my surgery. I was released on Thursday. I am being very careful on

what I eat and drink. Taking my pancreatic supplements and vicodin

when I need them. I want this surgery because I have developed

Gastric varicies in my stomach and spenic vein. I am hoping to feel

better after this is done. I will be off work for the month of

November. I hope to chat with all of you during my time of

recovery. Thanks to all for being there and giving me support when I

need it. And thanks to all for helping me learn more about this

dreadful condition. I have another question, but that will be in

another message.

[Guest guest]

,

I'm really sorry that you had so much trouble and had to get in to the

hospital to get it sorted out because I know you were trying hard to

be pain free for your upcoming surgery. I just had to comment on your

choice of a beefsteak sandwich.....from the very beginning my GI has

told me to avoid any red meat, and especially beef, as it usually has

so much fat in it that it irritates the pancreas. I was always good

about avoiding any beef, and didn't touch it until they developed the

hamburger meat that was 98% fat free.

Everyone's tolerances are different, I know, but I would suggest that

you stick to chicken breasts and fish for the time being.....it just

might make a positive difference for you! Even though my pancreas has

burned out, I still can't handle any other types of beef except that

98% lean hamburger. I went to an oyster roast tonight and they had

beef brisket on the buffet table. I thought things were different now

because I have been able to eat a more liberal diet since my burn out.

Boy, was I wrong! Within half an hour I felt the pains in my

stomach, and I left because my oxycodone was at home. The tightening

around my sternum came next, and my abdomen was killing me when I

walked in my front door. I've taken my oxy, but the belly pain's

getting worse, so I know now that I can't handle any red meat. I

could kick myself for being so stupid!!

I'll be rooting for you that you can keep yourself out of pain and

trouble prior to your upcoming surgery. Keep thinking LOW FAT.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

SC State & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

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

opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional assistance.

[Guest guest]

Hi Bob, I'm sorry you had a hard time of it. I had my spleen removed

at the same time I had my distal-pancreatectomy. I sure hope you feel

better. I'm in NYC and going home today..I will e-mail you then. Jim