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Found PNET on tail of pancreas but told it’s nonfunctional
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Jan 14 2:54pm | Replies (97)Comment receiving replies
She had her surgery March 1st of this year. It’s about a 4-6 hr surgery ours was closer to 4 hours. The 1st day was relatively calm, probably the after affects from the surgery. Our 2nd day was more difficult, not bad, as they do a great job managing the pain. The #1 suggestion you will hear, no matter how you bad you feel in bed, they will suggest walks in the hallway as soon as surgery day. Reason being it might only be a short walk the first day x 3 if you can. You will find that these walks are one of the best things to do to feel better and get home sooner. We left at 5 days, minor discomfort, but she had a clot in her lungs that required her to be readmitted to hospital. After that was resolved, she was back home. Keep walking when you get home. Our biggest daily issue has been managing the Type 1 diabetes she has now, not sure if your surgery includes removing the tail of pancreas, if so please ask your team how that will affect you after surgery. Everyone is different, so the more information you get the better. You got this, let us know how we can help further! We are available after your surgery, if you need to speak about how it is going.
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Thank you for your detailed response. I am glad to hear she is home, I hope she recovers fully. I asked the 3 doctors I have seen if removing the tail of the pancreas would cause loss of function (specifically diabetes) and all of them told me no. I am reading here however, it seems most people who had this surgery are now dealing with diabetes so now I am confused.
I agree on walking, I had my appendix removed years ago and I remember my recovery was awful because no one told me to walk and every time I tried I was in so much pain, I just couldn't. I have 2 weeks until surgery, I intend to intensify my exercise routine and eat a healthy diet hoping those things will help me during recovery. I exercise and eat healthy already, but now I am even more concerned because of what lies ahead. Thank you for your advice, I look forward to reading your updates and that your wife will make a full recovery.