Pancreatitis Support Group
Chronic pancreatitis can present as episodes of acute inflammation in a previously injured pancreas, or as chronic damage with persistent pain or malabsorption. Patients with chronic pancreatitis can present with persistent abdominal pain or steatorrhea, as well as severe nausea. Some patients with chronic pancreatitis often look very sick, while others don't appear to be...
Yesterday I received a call that my surgery would have to be moved up from Nov. 16th to Nov. 8th!! That was a shock to husband and I. I have become so nervous. I am hurriedly getting my leave paperwork ready. I feel that I have so much to do and so little time. A dear friend tells me that the sooner the surgery the better that means that I will be as good as new even sooner, how sweet. But I am still scared, I understand that it is normal. I just wish I could shake it off.
SANCHEZTOTO
Everything it's gonna be fine. Prayers on the way!
syl04127
Thank you Sanchez and I am praying for you too and hope you have painfree days. Blessings
deleted_user
Prayers are coming from KY too! Stay positive =)
twoduct
I can't imagine not being scared syl04127 or shocked at the date being moved up. I can remember the fear each time I was facing such possibility. It is a natural part of being human. Life carries risk. The best we can do is weight the benefits against the risks and decide appropriately. I am certain you, your husband, and your doctors have done that and decided the surgery is the best thing for you because it will improve your quality of life. May the confidence in your process support you both and strengthen a speedy recovery. The fear you "can't shake off" is what has driven you to weigh the options and decide what's best; its presence is a good thing. I hope resting in that knowledge enables great peace. I also wish you wisdom, knowledge, and energy to complete the preparations and that they all go amazingly smoothe. I will be thinking about you on the 8th and sending positive energy your way. I am looking forward to hearing of your pain-free days! :o)
deleted_user
Syl04127, I'm so excited and nervous for you all at once. I know everything will go perfectly. buit I have a tendency to take on others' feelings, so I can all but feel your trepidation. I was in your shoes not long ago when I thought I had the whipple right around the corner. My plans ended up the opposite; now I have a couple months to think about it because my doctor decided to try and hold off a little longer. He wants me to "try" to be able to enjoy the holidays and do the surgery after the first of the year. You will definitely be in my prayers this week and next (not that you all aren't every day), and I be thinking about on the 8th. I can't wait to hear how it went, and can't wait to hear about what it's like to live the "normal" life again. Take care of yourself! xoxo
syl04127
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS, the best wishes, for having me in your thoughts, I am staying positive and keeping busy until that day, I have finally set my mind to believing that I am ready for this, fright will not get me anywhere, there is no turning back now unless friday's mri shows otherwise but I rather have this surgery and not suffer from this until I totally deterioate. Yes, I am scared but I thank God and you all for being here to support us both.It's just around the corner, so close but I am ready guys. I will keep you all posted on this. Thank care, good vibes and blessings. Sylvia
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