Whipple or no Whipple?

Posted by casey1959 @casey1959, Feb 22 12:20pm

I know we're all different in what we decide is best for us. Just need some comfort knowing my husband might decide to not go further by having the Whipple procedure. I respect his decision if that's what will be. Has anyone decided on not having the procedure. Ty

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johnny1955 | @johnny1955 | Feb 22 3:40pm

I understand your husband deciding not to have the whipple. If I had known all the side effects I would not have it done. I am a 87 year female and it has been 5 months since the surgery. I am in pain almost constantly and no energy and have lost 44 pounds, some before the surgery.

johnny1955 | @johnny1955 | Feb 22 4:43pm

It probably will make a difference if he still has his pancrease. I don't so lots of dietary problems and gas.

kakalena | @kakalena | Feb 23 1:56pm

I would be interested to know if anyone has done Nano-knife instead of Whipple if they were considered a candidate for a Whipple. If so, what were the results.

casey1959 | @casey1959 | Feb 23 7:09pm

In reply to @johnny1955 "It probably will make a difference if he still has his pancrease. I don't so lots..." + (show)

His tumor is at the head & many blood vessels ECT are very close. This makes this procedure a more extensive surgery for him. We meet with Surgical team soon. Much thought needs to be had. I'm sorry your going through so much post op.

johnny1955 | @johnny1955 | Feb 23 8:01pm

In reply to @casey1959 "His tumor is at the head & many blood vessels ECT are very close. This makes..." + (show)

@casey1959 my tumor was also in the head. Dr. SHIRES in Dallas did the whipple on me.

monterrey1997 | @monterrey1997 | Feb 24 6:23am

In reply to @johnny1955 "@casey1959 my tumor was also in the head. Dr. SHIRES in Dallas did the whipple on..." + (show)

@johnny1955
Was your tumor near blood vessels too?

johnny1955 | @johnny1955 | Feb 24 9:34am

In reply to @monterrey1997 "@johnny1955 Was your tumor near blood vessels too?" + (show)

@monterrey1997 not sure about the blood vessels. It was a complicated surgery and an open surgery. Not laproscopuc.

monterrey1997 | @monterrey1997 | Feb 24 10:06am

In reply to @johnny1955 "@monterrey1997 not sure about the blood vessels. It was a complicated surgery and an open surgery...." + (show)

@johnny1955

You are happy with the results? We are looking for a Dr in Dallas

Thank you for the information

johnny1955 | @johnny1955 | Feb 24 11:29am

In reply to @monterrey1997 "@johnny1955 You are happy with the results? We are looking for a Dr in Dallas Thank..." + (show)

@monterrey1997
Yes. Dr. Shires was fantastic. Came to see me every day and actually visited with me. He does lots of these surgeries.
Surgery was done at Texas Health hospital off Walnut Hill in Dallas.

casey1959 | @casey1959 | Feb 24 10:38pm

In reply to @johnny1955 "@casey1959 my tumor was also in the head. Dr. SHIRES in Dallas did the whipple on..." + (show)

May I ask why your while pancreas was removed ?

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