I am down to have Whipple surgery at the end of the month but petrified of the tests before this. I am overweight but I feel in reasonable Health (apart from the cancer) but petrified that if I am not fit enough for the proposed Whipple operation.
Is anyone able to share their experiences?
Hi atwilson and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and, although I'm not a member of this group, I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
While you're waiting for replies, it would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and proposed treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
I hope by now you are recovering from surgery?
whipple. For me it’s been just over a year & although I am feeling well & my tumour was removed .I feel very lucky to be alive.
I am now 56 & i
was told twice in the UK that I could not be operated on.
i went abroad to obtain second opinions and ended up
having surgery .
enough about me, I hope you are recovering and feeling well.
last year was a tough year .
I am wishing the best for you.
take care.
jo.
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