The FAP - Whipple Report

 Originally posted on social media June 23, 2024. "UPDATE: June 24, the fistula scab fell off this morning, revealing what looks like a fully healed wound site. I am so excited, it's been something I have dreamed about for over 6 months I will still go for the CT scan, as the incision site is deformed with a depression or "valley" where the fistula was. ORIGINAL POST: I had a follow up last week with the surgeon, I was asking why it's taking so long for the fistula to heal. The fistula hasn't out put anything since Apr 2 (84 days to the date of this post), and the last CT scan was done on Apr 17. He showed on the CT scan what the fistula and pocket under it looked like over 2 months ago. I guess it explains some of the reason why it's taking so long to fully heal. I have a follow up CT scan in 2 weeks and hope it shows the healing is progressing. I was given the okay to try fluids by mouth last week, that seemed to go well. Nervously I have moved on to ...

 Originally posted to social media on June 4, 2024. "Back on Nov 17, 2023 as I sat outside the operating room, waiting for what felt like for ever, I had to use all my energy to not run away. The fear, stress, and anxiety of what I was about to go through was almost too much to handle. I started to focus on places I wanted to see again when I recovered from the Whipple Surgery . I closed my eyes and visualized some of my favorite places , I listed them off, and kept repeating the list over and over. Above are video clips of some of the places I want to see again when I am stronger. I also needed something to do when I recovered, a way to payback the universe for taking care of me. So came up with "Spreading Happiness" sticker idea. Happiness: an emotional state, feelings of joy, contentment, and fulfillment, often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction. 🙏 I want to spend my time spreading happiness, not sure how, but will do what I c...