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To whipple or not to whipple? What is quality of life like after?
Am 56 years old in generally good health, though with type 2 diabetes. Have a very large (41mm) adenoma in my duodenum. It's not malignant but is of a type that will almost certainly become malignant, it will eventually block my duodenum. I also have abnormal cells in the bulb of my duodenum, so endoscopic removal is not an option. Surgeon is suggesting a full Whipple, without preserving the pylorus. Realize that I'm blessed that things are pre-malignant but also didn't have a Whipple on my bingo card at this point in my life. Whole process has moved very quickly - started with anemia in mid-October and am looking at a potential surgery date in January. Would appreciate anyone's perspective on living with a Whipple and on quality-of-life post recovery.
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@bilas There is a group here to help with loss and grief. Maybe it can help you just a little. Here is the link to it: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/loss-grief/
@bilas take the counseling. You need to talk. Maybe not right at this moment but sooner than later. I have had loss and I understand the pain and heartache. It will get better and then you’ll begin to reminisce about good things and even funny things. I know you don’t feel it’s possible but it is. Believe that. I remember you mentioned about your daughter. @ln100
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1 Reaction@tomrennie Yes love is eternal. Jamie loved his wild and colorful shirts.
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1 Reaction@ln100 Yes I know it will take a long time. Everywhere I go Jamie is in the house. I do have the support from friends but I simply can't talk to then. Jamies oncologist just called to see how I was doing. He offered counseling. I am not sure about that. Nothing can make this pain and heartache go away. Not sure if you know my daughter passed away in 2009. Jamie was all I had left. Thank you for your kind words.
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1 Reaction@bilas you’re gonna be alright. It’s gonna take time but you have a lot of people by your side. My thoughts are with you. It was already said but the love will always be there and will keep you strong. @ln100
@bilas That's a great picture. Thanks for sharing it. I understand why he is and always will be your hero. He will live forever in your heart and your soul. That love is eternal.
@ln100 thank you so much. I am lost without my buddy.
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1 Reaction@tomrennie thank you so much. Jamie was my hero.
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1 Reaction@bilas Awwww. I am so sorry to hear that. Giving you lots of hugs.
@bilas Hello. I am so sorry to hear about Jamie. I feel close to you and to him and he is a hero and so are you. All of our hearts are broken. Condolences to you and your family. Ln100
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