Hello everyone :happy:

I've recently been diagnosed with a gastrinoma and had surgery to remove it. Due to the sizing (T2) cancer protocol was followed so removed half my pancreas (where it was located), spleen, lymph nodes and surrounding tissue. Awaiting biopsy results in the new year.

As the operation was a big one the decision was made to do open surgery, so a longer recovery time. I've been in hospital for a week and just come home to my partner and 3 year old.

The reason for my post is I'm struggling mentally after the operation. Not with biopsy results etc (what will be, will be!) but with feeling generally useless and struggling with a body that feels so different with pain and pancreas that isn't fully functioning now. I know it's a lot to take in and I've done so well keeping it together until now. I was after some advice how people have coped after surgery to keep themselves going, especially in the early stages when I've been told not to do too much and how to stop feeling so useless?

Thank you x