Hi, @shirleys, I was tagged on an earlier post that you made. I sincerely hope that you can find a solution and comfort from your symptoms.
My own experience with pancreatitis is very brief. Husband came down quite unexpectedly and suddenly with acute pancreatitis due to possibly passing gallstone. CT and blood tests were used for confirmation. After 4 days treating the inflammation from the pancreatitis, his gallbladder was removed. He recovered and back to normal. I'll also add that he had no other complicating conditions, don't know how much that plays into it all. The surgeon did say that it could occur again if they did not remove gall bladder.
Do you live near Mayo? Or near another high volume institution that treats a large volume of patients? as Gary has suggested. They are more likely to have the technology and skills to assist you.
Rosemary

Hi Rosemary, I live near Macon Ga. I am very seriously considering making an appointment at the Mayo Clinic. My son-in-law has liver cancer.  Mayo is having him to go through tests for three weeks to see if he is eligible for a liver transplant. My daughter is very impressed with the Doctor's and staff... As for me, I think the doctors here really don't want to suggest doing anything for me.  Can't understand why they won't discuss the problems with me. My portal said I have type two diabetes without complications. With out the medical portal, I wouldn't have known that.  Enough about me. Glad your husband is doing good.

@shirleys, I can see that you are already familiar with the excellent treatment provided by Mayo! I can assure you that at Mayo, nothing is overlooked! Once during my early care, I started to say something, then I stopped because my doctors at home shrugged it off. But my doctor at Mayo asked me why I stopped, and he encouraged me to continue, afterward he nodded and seemed appreciative to get another piece of 'my puzzle".
I am very happy that you have connected with us here on Connect. Primarily for yourself, - but also (for my own personal reason) because of your son-in-law - I am a liver/kidney transplant recipient of 8 years. I transplanted at Mayo Rochester. I was transferred there out of ICU in KY when my I needed the specialized care that only Mayo (in this case, a specialist in Rochester) could provide to me. I sincerely hope and pray that your son-in-law will receive a successful testing process, and/or treatment that will make him eligible to proceed toward a transplant. When the time is right, I invite him and your daughter, and you to join me and others in the Transplant Discussions and Transplant Pages for information, and for sharing and supporting.

@shirleys, I hope for you to get the very best care that you deserve. You will be in my prayers. Let us know what you find out. And in the meantime, we welcome you continue conversations.
Rosemary

Wow, that is a wonderful testament! I'll tell my daughter the good news.