I have chronic pancreatitis and the doctor is suggesting surgery

Posted by swindom50 @swindom50, 7 hours ago

I have chronic pancreatitis I don’t drink or smoke. I don’t have cancer in my pancreas. I been in and out the hospital for the last 3 months for chronic pancreatitis. I stayed at the house 4 days of the week. The GI doctor stated I have a stone in my duct and it’s very narrow. The GI doctor did look down my throat at the pancreas and said she need to refer me to the pancreas surgeon. I’m in severe pain now today haven’t eaten and been vomiting chills no fever and abdominal pain radiating to my right side. I’m sick of going to the hospital and there is no cure. Now Kaiser is telling me there is a waiting list to even get a consultation with the pancreas surgeon. Please can you give me some advice.

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I wonder if a referral to one of the large teaching hospitals would be in order. I see you have Kaiser so I dont know if this is possible in terms of insurance coverage. Also, nationalpancreasfoundation.org
Has a patient resource section.

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