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Hi suzyis7
Actually, I have had two Pancreatic surgeries and both left me with fluid. The first partial pancreactomy in 2017, I had fluid in pockets along with a fistula. I had numerous. CT’s and had to have 4 drains and slowly was down to 1 ostomy bag drain at the 4 month mark. I even had sepsis and after sepsis the drain continued. My second partial Whipple again I had to have a wound vac and then an IR drain for 3 months. So I think it’s pretty common. If you have a fever go back to the Dr or ER. I hope this helps.
I am Grade 1 ki-67< 3% with two primaries in the pancreas. I am currently NED no evidence of disease!

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EM, I am 2 1/2 months post distal pancreatectomy….have had continuing trouble with infection and on my 4th drain. How did you situation finally resolve? Were you on antibiotics most of the time? Tell me about the sepsis adventure….I am terrified of that. Just got my drain changed today……have not had fever for a few days which is rare. Hoping for the best!