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I am so sorry Michelle but I am not understanding what is happening with your father. When Teddy had his drainage tube put in, that was it. One time. It was left in until after his surgery as the bile will just back up again if not drained or problem resolved. Teddy only had temps when he got a blood infection. Has your dad had any MRI’s, CT Scans, ERCP or anything? If so what does that show? I just feel like something important is missing here. Please help me to understand and then perhaps I can answer you with more substance. Don’t think I have heard of exploratory surgery with CC.

Welcome, April and I love your name as that is my birthday month. You are already seeing what a wonderful place this is with so many caring and loving people. My husband, Teddy, had a Whipple Surgery 4 years ago at the age of 73. He had 1 bout with the return of CC last year, had radiation and cyber knife and is our Miracle Man. At 77 he is golfing and may return to work part time. It sounds like your mother is in good hands and with doctors who are dealing with this quickly. Yes, this is an extremely frustrating road to travel but do read up on it as much as possible as that will help in the decisions you will have to make. Hope & Attitude are the key factors for everyone involved. Please keep us posted as we all truly care.

Well, that is good news. My mom keeps getting those UIT’s and they are very uncomfortable and can do crazy things to your whole system. Who ever thought we would all get so excited for chemo to start???? Take the good news and run with it!!! Thanks for the update.

Absolutely, you should e mail or call him. I still e mail Teddy’s surgeon twice a year to let him know how he is doing. He even mentioned it to friends of ours that just went to the same doctor. If something is bothering you, you need that closure to move on.
Don’t worry about your post sometimes its just not that easy for “newbies”. Wishing the best for you and hoping the doctor can answer your questions.

Hi Katie and we are so very sorry about your dad. Unfortunately the only thing we know for sure about this cancer is that we know nothing. You can’t go back now and keeping thinking about what might have been, it serves no purpose and your dad probably would not want you to do that. Your family is in our prayers.

You will grieve my loss, but I have not gone. My body is beyond your reach, but my soul is touching yours. I am the one who enters your dreams. Caresses your face Hugs you. Misses you. I have not left, my spirit is with yours. I am all around you when you call. I am the gentle breeze when there is no wind. I am in the photo on the wall when you blink in disbelief. I am the song that enters your head for no reason, yet it reminds you. Don’t grieve that I am gone. I am with you, beside you, in you. I will be forever.

I am so sorry David, but if a doctor said that to me, I would be looking at another doctor! But that’s me. Still don’t understand why they are not doing anything.

Not to be an alarmist but I do agree with Darla. If you are feeling that poorly you should not have to wait. Our doctors have never stood on ceremony. Once when Teddy got sick, fever and extreme tiredness, the doctor had him in the hospital in 2 hours time and that was with stopping for a visit to his office.
It was a blood infection but nevertheless you should see your doctor sooner than later especially when you mention a 3 week wait.

Dear Lalupes, welcome to the best little club in the world that no one wishes to join. You have already been welcomed by some of our “family” and I can only say Ditto for me. It is perfectly normal to be frightened out of your wits but soon that will turn to fight. My only suggestion would be a 3rd opinion and hopefully you can get 2 that match. You have come to the right place though, for support and caring. We are the most awesome people in the world!