Re:whipple

[Guest guest]

Tomorrow is my big day. I am going to have my stomach cleaned out and

then at 7:45am tuesday I start the procedure that I swore I would never have.

I am scared,anxious and hopeful. I can only go but up, right. My biggest hope

is that the good Doc. puts my stomach back in because last summer I was so

fortunate to reciev e a colostomy. I pray that when I open my eyes and can move

my arms that I won't feel a colostomy bag. I thank you for for all your

support. You all have been so good to me. I look forward to coming home and

telling

you how successful everything went. All my love Paget

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone I am back. I had the whipple about 11 days ago. They sent

me out of the hospital in a week after the surgery. For such a major surgery,

it's amazing how fast they send you out. I was still having trouble keeping my

food down and boom, my surgeon said bye. I am still in so much pain, but I

believe the pain is post op.. I have also realized that after my surgeries I

wind up in the deep hole of depression. I believe that I am battling a little

depression, post op pain, anything else that needs to be put in the basket. My

surgeon is from the old school, feel the pain and it will make you a stronger

person. I guess if this was my first time with pancreatic surgery I would agree

with him. I have been battling this disease too long and have felt so much

pain, that taken on post op pain is not fun. I have shed tears one minute and

then walked around quietly in a daze the next. My surgeon has said that I will

have no more pancreatitis. The whipple was the solution, and that I was " cured. "

Hearing that word " cured " makes me quiver. I don't believe that cp can be

" cured. " I may be in a differnet position now as far as pancreatitis, but I

don't

feel I am cured. Ever morning I pray to God that He could help alleviate some

of my pain. I know God hears me, and soon some of my pain will go.

I am now in search of pain control management. I am looking for

someone who is from the new school of pain. That's the phillosophhy that pain is

reaql, and it's better to get it under control. Once the pain is under control

then take me off of all these horrible meds. that too are destroying my body. I

am not willing to have the type of pain management from the old school of

suffering. Phew, I just got a lot off my chest. I have missed you all, and can't

wait to hear about other's victories of this nasty, angry disease. lots of hope

and prayers, Paget

[Guest guest]

Hi Paget,

I'm glad you survived the Whipple and I hope it brings relief in many ways

for you. Yes, the post op healing is a little tough, just remember to take it

one day at a time. And, remember that if you try to do too much too soon, then

you pay the price by setting your recovery time back. It will get frustrating

for you and you will need to be very aware of your feelings, your health, and

exactly whatever it is you are wanting to do.

Having been through this I only send to you my

Very Best Wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

Hi Paget,

I know how you feel, I had the wipple surgery last year 15 Yuly 2003

I was in hospital 43 day,( because my stomach will not empty). and still got

home with pain.

My doctor did not say the wipple is the cure but that I have 40% chance

of feeling better,.

I went home with pain, and I'M still with pancreatic pain.

I hope your operation will be a success and you will feel no pain. after all

each one of us is different.

Stay strong keep away from depression,.

My prayers are with you.

Mira

Pag4024@... wrote:

Hi everyone I am back. I had the whipple about 11 days ago. They sent

me out of the hospital in a week after the surgery. For such a major surgery,

it's amazing how fast they send you out. I was still having trouble keeping my

food down and boom, my surgeon said bye. I am still in so much pain, but I

believe the pain is post op.. I have also realized that after my surgeries I

wind up in the deep hole of depression. I believe that I am battling a little

depression, post op pain, anything else that needs to be put in the basket. My

surgeon is from the old school, feel the pain and it will make you a stronger

person. I guess if this was my first time with pancreatic surgery I would agree

with him. I have been battling this disease too long and have felt so much

pain, that taken on post op pain is not fun. I have shed tears one minute and

then walked around quietly in a daze the next. My surgeon has said that I will

have no more pancreatitis. The whipple was the solution, and that I was " cured. "

Hearing that word " cured " makes me quiver. I don't believe that cp can be

" cured. " I may be in a differnet position now as far as pancreatitis, but I

don't

feel I am cured. Ever morning I pray to God that He could help alleviate some

of my pain. I know God hears me, and soon some of my pain will go.

I am now in search of pain control management. I am looking for

someone who is from the new school of pain. That's the phillosophhy that pain is

reaql, and it's better to get it under control. Once the pain is under control

then take me off of all these horrible meds. that too are destroying my body. I

am not willing to have the type of pain management from the old school of

suffering. Phew, I just got a lot off my chest. I have missed you all, and can't

wait to hear about other's victories of this nasty, angry disease. lots of hope

and prayers, Paget

[Guest guest]

4 months ago I took my body to Hopkins with high hopes that I could start to

have some quality of life. I had 1/3ird of my pancreas out and am now dealing

with some of the bowl problems that come after one has the whipple. I saw

hope, and I felt hopeful. During these 4 months I have become stronger and my

relationships with people and my children have blossomed. I am slowly coming off

the meds. still with hope in my heart. Sunday, I had my first attack in 4

months, today I have nausea and I almost gave the grocery store something to

really clean up. I eat food and I feel sick. The pain is back. I feel as though

I

want to cry, yet I feel so nothing inside me. Is this ghost that I thought was

gone back? I know I can't go through another whipple. I have been through so

much. Where is that place that I was going to go to called " cured. " Is it gone?

Am I 1/3ird less a pancreas and the disease is starting to rear it's ugly

head? I can't do this again, nor the most innocent of all, my children. I Hate

This Disease!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!had to vent

Paget

[Guest guest]

Paget,

I am so sorry that you are having pain and nausea problems again.

Unfortunately, it is possible that it is pancreatitis again. I wish I

didn't have to say that. Have you seen your doctor yet? You are in my

prayers that things clear up soon. Please keep us informed on what the

doctor says.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

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physician or health care professional.