The FAP - Whipple Report

 Originally posted to social media Feb 7, 2024. I was readmitted on Jan 28, 2024 after developing a larger opening in the fistula, incision and more complications .  "A mix of XRay, MRI, and CT scans, still trying to sort out the leak from my incision. They found the leak, Liver bile duct. They tried to insert a stent/ drain in to control the leak and let things heal, but weren't able to. A second attempt was booked but canceled as there is a blood clot in the left portal vein of the Liver, also air and the bile duct is in flamed. So plan is to hopefully repeat the stent/drain insertion in 3 weeks. Till then they will take me off fluids, food, and try shut down the digestive system see if the bile leak slows down and heals. Fingers cross 🤞."   Feb 2, 2024.   Jan 30, 2024.

 Originally posted on social media Jan 26, 2024. "Does it every feel good to be back home for the first night in 10 weeks. I love the tiny little slice of the Universe❤️ Update, 10 weeks post Whipple Surgery still have a active leak in the insecion, it's slowing down. Surgeon is hopefully it will heal up with out more surgery and so am I 🤞 Started taking pancreatic enzymes to help with digesting food. It's a learning process of how much and how often to take the enzymes. Now I am taking them every time I have anything to eat. Need to try and start putting on some of the 24lbs I have lost"  

 Originally posted to social media Jan 13, 2024. "Still not at my place yet (pictured above) , but 1 week out of the hospital after a 7 week hospital stay following Whipple Surgery . Staying at friends place until I get a little more strength. A Stubborn incesion leak (pancreatic enzymes /juices) requires daily attention, along with trying to eat small amounts of food more frequently is filling my recovery days. Slow steps forward but getting better all the time👍 Thank you❤️ House monitoring and Picture by @treeonme Recovery accommodations @cheryl.sharp.982 @8lack_8art " Jan 2024. Dreaming of getting home soon.

 Originally posted on social media Jan 6, 2024. "Long over due updated. On the 7th week anniversary of the Whipple Surgery I finally got to walk out the door of Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. I can't say enough about the wonderful amazing AHS staff that took care of me. The health care workers are the best people we have, they take care of us when we need them the most. Thank a health care worker you know or see for me❤️❤️❤️ I am still dealing with a stubborn infection of the Incision, and have a another drain that needs care. Home care is taking over my care now. Today I felt OK, so figured I could go to the store to get my prescription filled. It took everything I had just to walk across the store. By the time I got to the pharmacy I was done. I had to take some extra strength advil off the shelf as I waited. I realized I hadn't taken any pain meds for well over 9 hrs. Thankfully a good friend, Kevin, was there to help me. I know I have to lean on fa...

 Originally posted on social media Dec 22, 2023. "Santa stop by and dropped off this cute Teddy bear. Week 5 post Whipple, slow going letting things heal. CT scan today showed fluid pockets, and drain out puts are down. More time needed but heading in the right direction. One more CT scan ordered to rule out a small clot near the lung, and help explain chest discomfort. If there is one the Medical team will increase blood thinner. Good thing I have lots of time, so will take it slow and steady on the road to recovery."   Dec 22, 2023.  

 Originally posted to social media Dec 15, 2023. " Friday update. Day 28, back on full fluid diet, but only able to drink very little to start, took me all day to drink an Ensure, but wow was it good lol. One drain removed this morning, 2 still in(one active), CT scan ordered and waiting for that. The medical team hopes the CT scan may show where the fluids is coming from. Goal is to get me on solid food, off the IV TPN feeding and able to pass it through the digestive system. Still going slow and steady."   Dec 14, 2023.   Dec 15, 2023.  

 Originally posted to social media on Dec 12, 2023. "NG tube is gone, back to how things were on day 8, post surgery, but really it's day 25. Things went sideways, but getting back on track. Still 3 drains, only one is very active, the other 2 have slowed down. Plan is nothing by mouth today, let system adjust, walk as often as I can, and if all goes well sips of fluids tomorrow. Once I start sipping fluids they will watch closely to the active drain and see if it's output picks up, if so that may suggest a fistula, and require repair down the road. I am feeling stronger each day, it's a slow slog but all the positive vibes are helping. Thank you."   Dec 12, 2023.   Dec 11, 2023.  

 Originally posted to social media on Dec 5, 2023. "Day 19th, post Whipple Surgery. Things are going along smoothly, no great ups and downs, just some what of a even ride. Last week I had my first CT scan , and it showed a few pockets of fluid. Drains and meds were engaged to help treat these. On this past weekend, bloating, and pain started to return, even with 3 drains still drawing off fluid, pressure was growing. The medical team decided to send me for another CT scan. It showed another big pocket of fluid. Monday a new drain was installed to help. It drew off 450ml of fluid before I left the procedure room. Today was more of a spa day. Thank you @maureentowns for the fancy nails"   Spa day Dec 5, 2023.   Dec 5, 2023.

 Originally posted on social media Nov, 21, 2023. "Things are progressing as planned the hospital staff tell me. There have good and bad days. Ups and downs, but moving to a new room today kind of points out a upward trend. Days have been filled with visits, medical stuff, bath time, walking, mild hallucinations costumes parties, and lots of naps. Few pics of what is going on. I Love all the positive vibes it has made a world of difference, spread positive energy."   I got to dress up in different costumes.   My Happy flag view.

  Originally post on Facebook and Instagram, an updated after the first night post Whipple Surgery , Nov 18, 2023. "The day started a little rough. The epidural had a problem controlling the pain in one spot. Things are better now and they even had me out of bed. I was feeling weak but glad to be up even for a short time. Small victories eh. Hope" Nov 18, 2023. Nov 18, 2023, proud to be standing. Nov 18, 2023 updated after the 1st night post Whipple.