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What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Dec 22, 2023 | Replies (169)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for the uplifting words. The surgeon did say I am lucky; I’m in the 15-20% that can have surgery. Just feels weird that I will be having surgery when I have no symptoms & no family history. This surgeon was my 2nd opinion; just 2 weeks ago so vaccines will be post surgery. Sorry to hear of those that passed.
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Assume they biopsied it? Mine was adenocarcinoma. Operation was 5 1/2 hours but next day I was up and walking around. Stayed in hospital 3 more days. Went home without a lot of pain and all tubes out. Pretty routine from there. Tired, slept more than normal but no complications! You are going to do well!