Chrissy's letter to Ascroft

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Hey y'all,

I meant to post this last night, but I was too tired. Here's the

letter that Chrissy sent to Ascroft. I think it sums everything up

quite well, don't you?

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Dear Mr. Ascroft;

 

I am so sorry to hear about your recent bout with pancreatitis.  As

a long time sufferer of chronic pancreatitis; I know exactly how

painful the condition can be.  I hope that your discomfort will be

relieved when your gallbladder has been removed and you will

have no long term residual effect.  

 

This condition is often misunderstood and has been touted as a

disease of alcholics.  I am a RN and a mother of 3 and can

assure you that is not the case.  I was diagnosed barely a year

ago and have been told recently that I must have my pancrease

removed.  I have worked 3 weeks out of the last 6 months

and am now considered totally disabled by my physican.  I am

devastated as I love my profession and the dramatic cut in

income is difficult to say the least.  I have not received any

assistance from my employer as filing such papers practically

takes an act of congress.  

 

I sincerely hope and pray that your condition will improve

dramatically post operatively.  Pancreatitis is a confusing and

frustrating illness to deal with.  There is little known about this

organ or the disease and finding appropriate treatment can be

extremely frustrating.  I was very fortunate to have joined an

online support group; Pancreatitis Association International; and

have learned a great deal from the members of this group.  For

each member, and there are nearly 1000, there is a different

story and a different medical approach.  Please consider this an

invitation to join our group to at the very least  let us know how

you have progressed post operatively.  The home page is

www.pancassociation.org  .

 

Again it is my sincerest wish that you are well and on your way to

a complete cure.

Warmly,

D. Rowland RN BSN

POB 401

McClellanville SC 29458

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Chrissy, that's a lovely letter. I'll be curious to see when you get a

response.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should never be substituted for consultation with a medical

professional.

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Could have siad it better. Tammy