Lisa's pancreatitis journey

Chronicling the life of a person impending apon life altering surgery. Removal of a pancreas and other major organs and how it affects pain levels after.

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Location: Richmond, Indiana, United States

I am a wife and a mom. I have 2 cat children that I adore. I suffered for 10 years with chronic pancreatitis. I suffered horribly, no one should have to live I like I did.

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

March 7, 2007

It is with a heavy heart that I write this last blog message. I haven't done the best job with keeping up, but my heart was in the right place when I started this.
My physicial condition has changed so much that I have been doing what needed to be done and with spring coming I don't want to miss another minute of life.
I set out to bring information to others who suffer so desperately with pancreatitis either acute or chronic. I know that I can check this off my list one off with a goal met.
I dedicate this blog to all the men, women and children who have suffered with pancreatitis. To those who came before me and to those who will come long after me. Life doesn't have to be this way, step out and take a chance. I can tell you with utmost certainty that pancreatitis doesn't have anything to offer you but a life of misery. Check that diseased organ at the door in Minnesota and don't look back.
There is a mystery about change, the unseen has a way to beckon us to it, for those with pancreatitis the unseen is a better choice than the life we know.
Please don't let pancreatitis take one more day of your life, it is too precious and it shouldn't be wasted having that type of pain. Each day on earth is a gift, enjoy your present, it is your gift. Blessings to all who held my hand through 10 years of Chronic pancreatitis. You know who you are. A big heart felt "THANK YOU" to those who helped through the ordeal in Minnesota.
To Michael I wouldn't be alive today if not for you. You walked into a bad situation and never looked back. You are truly my knight in shining armour. Now to a life that we have waited for, it began a couple of months ago, I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am.


Lisa Atwell LPN