From:
Steve Austin
Date: 2001-10-26 14:03:00 UTC
Subject: Update on insulinoma surgery
I posted about Tom having insulinoma diagnosed
on Monday, and he had surgery on Thursday,
There were two nodules on the pancreas, and
something on the adrenal gland, one of the nodules
was quite large. He is recovering slowly,
my main questions for those who have had the
surgery is what to expect now.
He is not up to par, seems very sore, with bruising all
around the suture area, and is not eating. I am hand
feeding some chicken gravy, but he clenches his mouth
shut, he is drinking and did pee o.k., I checked his
blood sugar this am and it was 228, so I guess the
surgery worked so far,
How long does the glucose stay elevated? How long
will it take him to feel better? Should I force him to eat?
and How often should I check his sugar, hate to annoy him
if it won't make much difference either way- since I know
at least for now it isn't too low.
Patty