Re: anyone who has had the pancreas transplant and what it involves and how they are

[Guest guest]

> My daughter has worsening pancreatitis and does not even have a

> doctor specializing in this area. I need all the information that

I can get to pass along to her... I would like to know the exact way

the pancreas

> transplant and islet cell procedure is done and to hear from anyone

> who has had it done,,,,thank you,,,Jean Lindley, Indiana>>

Dear Jean;

I am sorry to hear that your daughter has pancreatitis. There are

several members that have had the pancreas transplant/islet cell

procedure. You can reach at D87@... and

Shirley at shirlf3542@... . You can also call Karyn , RN

Executive Director, PAI Indianapolis, IN or email her at

KarynWms@... . She has not had the surgery, but is very

knowledgeable and founded the Pancreatitis Association

International. A good resource for information is http://hopkins-

gi.org and www.top5plus5.com . You may also email me at

gwest1955@....

Gail West, Indiana

Midwest Reg. Rep.

*gwest1955@...