Life after whipple surgery

My husband had whipple surgery in Aug 2013 and has recovered really well. I had surgery in March this year to remove a tumour and now he is struggling due to seeing reports on tv recently that only about 5% live more than 5 years. This is proving a difficult time as there is so much uncertainty and we have a 13 year old daughter.  Anyone have experience of this surgery, would be good to hear others experiences.

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  • Hi 

    I had a Whipple procedure. And if i was honest I found it so lonely, even though I had family all around me. It's you with the pain the worry and unless you go through this you will never understand this. But, now I have been dark I will get light and positive. You will get through this. you will adjust and you will be stronger. Please don't give up don't give in, look around you and what you already have. I look at what I have. I don't feel angry anymore. I feel lucky

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  • Hi 

    I had a Whipple procedure. And if i was honest I found it so lonely, even though I had family all around me. It's you with the pain the worry and unless you go through this you will never understand this. But, now I have been dark I will get light and positive. You will get through this. you will adjust and you will be stronger. Please don't give up don't give in, look around you and what you already have. I look at what I have. I don't feel angry anymore. I feel lucky

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