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Total Pancreatectomy
Hello everyone! I am brand new to this site so please bear with me! I am a 31 year old female and here is my...
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Total pancreatectomy challenges
I had a Whipple procedure in February 2023, and it has been a long and difficult journey up to today. I was in and out...
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Splenectomy part of distal pancreatectomy
Stage 2 diagnosis in February, tumor in the tail of the pancreas, just finished 12 rounds of folfirinox with no issues. I am completely not...
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Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy
My husband had a total pancreatectomy/splenectomy and gall bladder removal on 8/11, so he's now a Type1 diabetic (was a Type2 for a couple of...
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What is your Recovery Advice for a Distal Pancreatectomy?
Hello. I have a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in the tail of my pancreas. My surgeon at the Mayo Clinic has scheduled a distal pancreatectomy (and...
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Life after pancreatectomy: Tyring to decide on surgery or not
My mother was recently diagnosed with high risk IPMN and is debating whether or not to go through with a total pancreatectomy (TP). I’m her...
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Life after Pancreatectomy: How was your recovery?
Hi, I am new to this forum. I am seeking help and support as my sister just underwent pancreatectomy. I like to connect with patients...
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Glucose A1C levels after distal pancreatectomy
I have a question regarding glucose/A1C. My husband had a distal pancreatectomy/splenectomy 2 years ago due to stage 2b adenocarcinoma. Prior to his diagnosis and...
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Low fever & diarrhea after distal pancreatectomy & splenectomy
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-op-splenectomy-and-distal-pancreatic-for-net-removal/
Post op splenectomy and distal pancreatic for NET removalPost op 7 days and consistently running a low grade fever and diarrhea. Anyone have the same...
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What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?
Can anyone give me information on how their recovery was after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy? After 2 years of MRIs every 6 months and watching...
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Kyaeger, Please post your questions about total pancreatectomy to this related discussion: - Total Pancreatectomy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/total-pancreatectomy/...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/622625/
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@salterd, in a total pancreatectomy, the entire pancreas is removed as well as a portion of...
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