Tomorrow is Surgery Day: NETs in pancreas tail

Posted by billyfeet @billyfeet, May 25, 2023

After a surprise CT Scan revealed a 2CM Neuroendocrine Tumor on the tail of my pancreas in February I am finally going in for surgery to remove it tomorrow. I have benefitted from the information gathered in the posts on this forum provided by the folks suffering from similar fates. I feel so much better prepared mentally for what lies ahead since joining this group. Thanks to all who participate in sharing experiences and knowledge. I hope to be able to provide some recovery experience posts as time goes by. Looking forward to having this behind me.

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billyfeet | @billyfeet | May 27, 2023

Well a 5 hour procedure went well. I made it to my hospital room at 11PM and the pain was pretty bad. After getting settled in it went away and I got lots of sleep. Today has been pretty good…..some pain….the shot of morpheme in my spine has worn off. But I have an IV delivery of Dilaudid that I can actuate with a button. I am taking it easy on doses…..not too bad pain except when I cough or try to breath deeply. I got out of bed and walked the hall twice…..not painful walking, just getting back in bed. It will be a long week, but I am glad to have the operation behind me.

ssimpson316 | @ssimpson316 | May 27, 2023

Billyfeet, your initial question and the many responses to it have been some of the most informative for me on Connect. I hope all went well for you and wish/pray for an uneventful recovery. You got this!

kim1965 | @kim1965 | May 26, 2023

Good luck! We got you in this fight, and keep us informed of your progress. Don't forget to use the tips and information everyone has shared and I know you have learned the past few months. Let us know how we can help! We got this!