Re: Sphrincteronomy/stenting

April 13, 2004

More on this topic...

I wrote before and have had GOOD success with the sphrincteronomies and

stenting. I am feeling very anxious this time. Maybe because so many of you

have

posted having complications/extended pain.

I have always done well, SO I am hopeful again. I think (and hope) it is

normal to worry that maybe this time it won't work... I am trying to be

optimistic, as I do real WELL with my CP.

I will be glad to share how I do, and the details when I am able to be

coherent!

I will be flying to Indpls on Thurs. April 22nd for the procedure on Friday

a.m. Dr. Lehman will cut the duct as much as he can and " STUFF " as many stents

in as he can. Last time he got two in. He said he will be " aggressive "

which means I will hurt like hell for several days!!! The stents pass on their

own - I never even know they are there or when I pass them. I get the x-ray

three weeks post, and the stents have always been gone. I have done this at

least 8 times. I did not have good success until I started going to Indiana and

having Dr. Lehman do the procedure three years ago. This will be my third (or

fourth?) time he has done this. I went 11 months without an attack the last

time.

I do appreciate all the sharing of experiences. As many have shared, we all

have our unique experiences, but our collective voices help in coping with

this illness.

Cecilia

Mesa, AZ

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