Re:Rona, Tell your friends pancreatitis has no age limits!

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Rona,

I am not sure we have spoken my name is Peg, I am Mom to Brandan who has

suffered with PAINcreatitis as I call it, pretty much all his life. My son

had the Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Cell Transplant on Aug, 12, 2002. For my

son it was his second chance.

" I'm desperate. I need some relief " THESE WORDS sent shivers up my

spine for it was these same words along with " MOM I JUST WANT TO DIE, " that led

me

to find what I believe to be the only cure for my son. Brandan no longer

endures the horrific attacks that he once did, and he is not diabetic. It has

now been 18 months since Brandans surgery, and although he is not happy at times

where he is(because its been such a long journey and he does still have what

has come to be known as residual pain or nerve damage), we talk alot of where

he was and how far he's come, BUT our focus remains on where we know he will

be " ONEDAY. " Don't give-up its a hard journey, but your truly not alone. And

I say for those who say your so young, they truly don't know what they are

talking about for PAINCREATITIS does not discriminate, IT ATTACKS ANYONE AT ANY

AGE!

If I can be of help please let me know, As always keeping you and yours

in our thoughts and prayers...Keep smiling (cuz sometimes its all one can

do!)..TTFN..: )

Peg Bates

Brwnbare9@...

Massachusetts State Chapter Rep.

Pancreatitis Association Intl.

" It truly is amazing how one person can make a difference. "