IPMN 2 cm mass head of pancreas caught EARLY.......

Greetings! I'm new to this group and so far have been reading so much before feeling it was time to share. I did comment on another member's post, but thought I would officially share my story.

In August, I spent most of the month either in the ER or hospital (two admissions) following RNY gastric bypass on July 13, '22. Complication of critical potassium depletion caused by years of being on HCTZ (diuretic) that literally kicks out your potassium. (IV potassium - 10 bags total-burns going in and caustic to the veins). Also developed a burning fireball-type pain in my upper abdomen, which prompted the ER physician to order a CT Abdomen on August 10, '22. Did not reveal an ulcer (endoscopy did confirm a marginal ulcer in the new pouch). The CT results brought with it a bonus - an incidental finding - I am the proud new owner of a 2 cm enhancing cystic mass in the head of my pancreas! This led to consulting with the Pancreas surgeon at Mayo Clinic Florida (also my employer -Radiology) I am scheduled for Whipple procedure on November 7 and am so optimistic because of this being caught so early. My prayer is that any 'wicked' looking cells that may be hiding/lurking that don't show on an MRI - will be totally eradicated and I can go on to live the rest of my life in good health. Of course, my emotions are a roller coaster, going from total Faith in God -turning it over to Him - then playing it over and over again in my mind. I guess we are all guilty of this; it is so hard not to dwell on the "what if's" and related doubts and fears.

Wondering if anyone else had a pre-malignant mass eradicated after a Whipple procedure. I hear and read about the post-op course and become fearful. Then, I realize it is different for every person as we are all so unique in anatomy and whatever mass or disease being experienced. Would love to hear from anyone who has experienced (what I felt like was a 'miracle') having this caught EARLY and then went on to the Whipple. I'm preparing myself and trying to build my core strength and am determined to get past this and have minimal/no complications.

Looking forward to comments and discussions.
~Victoria from Florida