Re: : Re: Surgeon switching back to Scorpinaro

October 21, 2001

In a message dated 10/21/01 4:12:45 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

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HAS been clearly linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer>>>>>

does anyone know WHY there is increased risk of pancreatic cancer with the

removal of the lower stomach?

>>

Judie: From what I read, I think it has something to do with the reflux that

occurs and it irritates the pancreas. I'm not 100 pct sure from my

recollection, but I know I posted all that info in the archives. Maybe I

should try to find them and re-post them? AGh! If someone runs accross them

and thinks this is a good idea, then repost the info. I am not on the

computer much nowadays here in Northern Michigan (don't have a phone line in

my house - only at my bro's house), so I may not be able to get to it.

I know that the lower part of the stomach is responsible for producing acid

and it's removal somehow affects or can irritate the pancreas. There is a

slightly increased risk but I can't remember how much of the risk there is....

all the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

almost 9 months post-op and still feelin' fabu (again!)

preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 213 ????

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