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Possibly an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN)

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Hi Joe,
So this went from atypical cells to cancer requiring total pancreatectomy?
I have so many questions!
How did they decide they could save the spleen?
How are you feeling now? You must be diabetic with no pancreas. Also are you on pancreatic enzymes?
How is your weight and digestion? Ate you on sny special diet?
Val

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joeseah | @joeseah | 2 days ago

@poppett
Hi Poppett,
Yes I had a total Pancreatectomy
. We asked the surgeon if possible to save the spleen which was possible when he looked into it during surgery.
I recovered very well and started gaining about 2.2 pounds in a month after week 9 of the surgery in the last 2 months. I am on 4 Creon for meals and 2 for snacks.
Hope this helps.
Joe

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