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What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Nov 25 9:09am | Replies (177)Comment receiving replies
Hi
Thats very helpful i had same op oct 27 2022 and am now experiencing more issues than in 1st 3 months.
My gp thinks i may have adhesions as Every few weeks i get horrific pains on waking & all day which last 7-10 days and wake me from sleep when painkillers wear off--4 hours is max sleep
Having temp & extremely swollen arm after the " splenic" injections as well.
Exhausting & a bit depressing and my friends are all younger & still at work.
Any advice please ?
How did your Dr or surgeon confirm scar tissue ??
Incision is huge isnt it ? i was shocked as expected laparoscopy but now have scars from both
Any advice will be helpful & appreciated
Cheryl
( im in Australia so drug brand names are different i think ?)
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Hi Cheryl,
I am so sorry to hear you are having such troubles. My adhesions were painful, but not as bad as what you are having. I think you should push your GP look deeper into the issue. As trite as it may sound, try to stay encouraged. In time, you will feel normal. It's been almost 2 years and there are some days that I feel like my age (56) but then I have days where I have a ton of energy and feel as if I can conquer the world. Please don't let this get you down. You have survived cancer and are tougher than you think. I still work (but can retire next month). 🙂 I haven't quite decided what I will do but it's nice to know I can retire if I choose to. You should consider yourself lucky to be retired! (I envy you!!!!!) In the U.S healthcare is so expensive, that even though I can retire, I would still need to pay my own health insurance until I hit 65. I also have the laparoscopic scars and the 5-6 inch scar. If you feel your pain is from adhesions, I would see a surgeon as I think that would definitely alleviate some of the pain you are experiencing. Wishing you all the best. Here if I can help or if you just need someone to chat with.
Special Blessings,
Sherry