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Having preventative surgery 3/4/2025: Have IPMN, not cancer

Posted by asufloss @asufloss, Feb 18 7:36am

I am on my 70’s , female , do not have cancer and approaching preventative surgery to remove pancreas , spleen, gallbladder, small part of my stomach and small intestines on 3/4/2025. I would be very appreciative if someone could share their experience.

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cyrus73 | @cyrus73 | Feb 26 1:04pm
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@asufloss

Cyrus

Thank you for supporting my decision to go with MSK. I have Dr. Kingham as my surgeon.
I wonder if you have a recommendation for a good endocrinologist in the area. I would appreciate any insight into MSK and surgical nuances.

God bless and speed recovery.

Adele

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Hi Adele,
I am just reading all your posts and questions and answered to you in backward order lol.
Not positive but think Dr Kingham performed the surgery on my roommate. Might ask him about the 36 year old from Brewster NY who was discharged in 7-8 days after surgery, got home and 1 day later was in extreme pain to be readmitted given antibiotics and discharged only to return 1 day later in severe pain to be cut open again and washed out inside. He too was non cancerous but the surgery was done to prevent cancer down the road at his young age.
Hope this was helpful!
Cyrus

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asufloss | @asufloss | Feb 27 4:52am

Hello Friends
I am approaching my surgery , the pre-op and planning for this major surgery is massively stressful.

I wish all of you well and am almost at the point of total acceptance. I appreciate all the advice and shared experiences.

Best Regards
Adele

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 1 4:09pm
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@asufloss

Hello Friends
I am approaching my surgery , the pre-op and planning for this major surgery is massively stressful.

I wish all of you well and am almost at the point of total acceptance. I appreciate all the advice and shared experiences.

Best Regards
Adele

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@asufloss, thinking of you as you prepare for surgery in a couple of days.

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tls | @tls | Mar 2 7:24am

@asufloss,

I am writing to wish you the best of everything these coming weeks :(smooth surgery, easy recovery and ease of transition to the insulin world and digestive enzymes) My surgery (same as yours) is on the 13th and would like to keep in touch with you as we are only 9 days apart on the next part of this journey.

Toni

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cyrus73 | @cyrus73 | Mar 2 9:35am
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@asufloss

Hello Friends
I am approaching my surgery , the pre-op and planning for this major surgery is massively stressful.

I wish all of you well and am almost at the point of total acceptance. I appreciate all the advice and shared experiences.

Best Regards
Adele

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Best of Luck!!!!

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asufloss | @asufloss | Mar 2 2:21pm
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@tls

@asufloss,

I am writing to wish you the best of everything these coming weeks :(smooth surgery, easy recovery and ease of transition to the insulin world and digestive enzymes) My surgery (same as yours) is on the 13th and would like to keep in touch with you as we are only 9 days apart on the next part of this journey.

Toni

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Thank you Toni. I am preparing by trying to quiet my mind and pray.
I will pray for you and your surgeon. Healing for you and guiding the hands of your surgeon.

This is part of are story and we accept it with calm and peace.
Best Regards
Adele

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mikewdby | @mikewdby | Mar 3 4:40pm

Remember that God has you in His hands. He loves you and through his will - whatever the outcome - is the very Best for you. Have Hope and keep your Faith!

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