Re: brother in Japan to

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Dear ,

This news of your brother must be very reassuring and it

appears that some of your, and our, prayers have been

answered. Thank you for being so prompt with this news.

It will be yet another trial if your brother loses his insulin

production as a result of this trauma, but I did want to let you

know that by my personal experience, it is something that can be

dealt with. As a result of my chronic pancreatitis and recent

diabetic ketoacidosis, I have lost all insulin production and am a

brittle diabetic. He will need to find an experienced

Endocrinologist to review his medical history and take over this

part of his medical treatment. You might mention to whoever it is

that is talking with his doctor that they engage the services of a

good endocrinologist as soon as it's prudent.

I will continue to keep your brother, and you, in my thoughts and

prayers. If I can be of any help, you know you can email me

personally at any time. Being so far away from a loved one who

is in critical medical condition, and dealing with a language

barrier on top of that, adds so much stress. Do take care of

yourself, and look for serenity and positive ways to reduce the

stress.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

Southeastern Representative

PAI, Intl.

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

should not a substitute for professional medical consultation.

> I just got word that my brother survived the surgery. It was

rough though as he started hemorhaging right away and they

had to go through 2 units of blood. The surgeon's English was

limited and my

older brother and mother could not get much info

They did say that his pancreas looks very bad and that he would

probably lose his insulin production.

> in SC