My Recovery

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Hello everyone, My name is VanderPan I apoligize for not posting a

note sooner but my computer had crashed a few times now I have bought a new

one.

I have had chronic pancreatitis, and had the TP/ICT by Dr. Sutherland

on November 24th 2003. This is possibly the best decision I could have ever

made. The recovery has been long, I still have some lingering issues such as

dumping syndrome with stetorrhea ( Not sure with that spelling) and still have

some pain. However I believe that my everyday pain has been reduced 50%. Thank

Goodness!!! They were able to transplant 250,000 of my islets, I was in surgery

for 11 hours. My appendix was removed as well as part of my stomach. My

spleen was saved but I think they will be taking it out soon. I am Diabetic but

it

seems to be controlled with a dose of lantus at bedtime, and humalog on a

sliding scale. Pretty good for not having a pancreas at all right? I had a few

small complications in the hospital following surgery but everyone there was

wonderful and very attentive . Keri Beck was in the hospital same time as

myself,

I was able to meet her hoping she will send an e mail letting me know how she

is doing and if her recovery is going well. Jean also called me at the

hospital, im sorry i was not able to speak with you daughter and lost

contact

with you as well. Would love an e mail from you. I do not have your personal web

address,Could you send again?

To anyone who is interested this surgery I believe saved my life..... Im sure

a lot of you can relate when I say you really want to give up on living. My

life consisted of laying in bed or on a couch in pain with no energy depressed

and feeling alone. If Dr. Sutherland can help you i recommend doing this

surgery to anyone in that kind of pain. The constant nausea and vomiting. Trying

to hold your head high and telling everyone you are ok when on the inside your

falling apart. I was to the point of no longer being able to hide it , or

deal with it any longer. Now PLEASE understand this surgery is not 100% and I

am not Either, but i believe in what i have done and it has helped. I would

not want any one to suffer with this disease like myself and so many of you are

doing. This surgery can be of help you wont be perfect but IT DOES help. It is

not a cure, or a answer for everyone. This has just been my personal

experience. Explore your possibilities. if anyone has any questions please

email me

I would love to talk to you. I would also like to talk with someone who has

done this and ask a few questions myself. Regarding the dumping syndrome and

lingering pain. I hope this answers a few questions but dont hesitate to write

me Thanks everyone,