Total Pancreatectomy
A total pancreatectomy is performed in the rare (that's Ed - Rare) situation that the tumor has invaded the head, neck, and tail of the pancreas. Similar to a Whipple procedure, the gallbladder, part of the duodenum which is the uppermost part of the small intestine, bottom portion of the stomach called the pylorus, and local lymph nodes are removed along with the entire pancreas. The spleen will also be removed.
Because the entire pancreas is removed in a total pancreatectomy, the person will be diabetic after surgery and must use insulin to control blood sugar level. The patient will also need to take pancreatic enzyme supplements with meals in order to properly digest food.
O.K. people - We Are On For Surgery Monday 11/8/2010.... Thus meaning that the CT-Biopsy for his pelvic bone was NEGATIVE for the big C.... Although that dept. didn't contact Ed personally, the call from the surgeons office telling us we had to be downtown by 6 a.m. on Monday pretty much confirmed the No Cancer diagnosis for the bone.
O M G...... I'm scared, I'm happy, I'm freaked-out, I'm sad, I'm elated... So, anyone wanting to have drinks with us - we will be down at Dickey's for our monthly couples bowling tomorrow night around 7 p.m.'ish... Obviously, I'll be bowling alone so I could use a partner.... ***crickets*** Anyone?!
Will keep you posted next week on how things are going?! Deep breaths,,,, Deep breaths,,,, Thank you all for your continued support, prayers & good wishes!!!!
MK & Ed
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mk please give ed my best and be assured he is in my prayers. again if there is anything i can do please do not hesitate to call
ReplyDeleteMK Be strong. Thought and prayers are with you
ReplyDeleteBob S
Ed: Think positively. Your mental strength will continue to be your best friend during these times. You are definitely not alone & appear to be in the best hands, take comfort in that and you'll be greeting friends and loved ones after your procedure on Monday.
ReplyDeleteMK: You both will be in my thoughts and prayers. Be calm and give yourself a little time to recharge and recoup where you can.
Joe Lozano