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1 YEAR SINCE TPAIT

January 21, 2021 compared to January 21, 2022 a lot has changed. For one thing I am now missing a few organs; yet, I feel so much better without them (the irony). On January 21, 2021, I got up at 3:00 am to begin my surgery day. I honestly do not recollect much of thatContinue reading “1 YEAR SINCE TPAIT”

Posted byrakaiser00January 21, 2022Posted inUncategorized7 Comments on 1 YEAR SINCE TPAIT

Big Progress!

Hello! It has been a long time since I have posted, and a lot has changed!  As of July 21 (yesterday), it has been six months since my TPIAT. First off, I wanted to thank everyone for the continual prayers and support. Every message or card has been so encouraging to my recovery. I stopped postingContinue reading “Big Progress!”

Posted byrakaiser00July 22, 2021Posted inUncategorized8 Comments on Big Progress!

Post TPIAT (quick) Update

Hello! It’s been a while since I last posted. I have been slowly recuperating (and I mean slowly). I have been relying on others (my parents and grandparents). Currently, I am at home in the condo I will be living in for the next two months. I am walking very short distances with the assistanceContinue reading “Post TPIAT (quick) Update”

Posted byrakaiser00February 8, 2021February 8, 2021Posted inUncategorized7 Comments on Post TPIAT (quick) Update

MY Village

Since the decision to move forward with surgery due to genetic chronic pancreatitis, I have been blown away by the village of people that love me. They’ve sent presents , written letters, and taken time out of their day to text or call. I was talking to my parents about the incredible acts of kindnessContinue reading “MY Village”

Posted byrakaiser00January 20, 2021January 20, 2021Posted inUncategorized21 Comments on MY Village

Countdown to TPIAT!

January 21 is the day! The day that I have been completely dreading and hoping for. So… What is going on? I am having a Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation ⇢ so what do all those big words mean? Total (all of it) ➺ Pancreatectomy (bye, bye pancreas, spleen, & gall bladder) ➺ Islet (whatContinue reading “Countdown to TPIAT!”

Posted byrakaiser00January 8, 2021January 8, 2021Posted inTPIAT23 Comments on Countdown to TPIAT!

The Diagnosis

While I sat in the hospital Christmas Eve, I wrote this deep dive into how I got here. If you are considering the TPAIT surgery, you may recognize yourself. For the past two years, I have struggled with horrid back and stomach pain from time to time. I had multiple procedures done but we alwaysContinue reading “The Diagnosis”

Posted byrakaiser00December 30, 2020December 30, 2020Posted inTPIAT19 Comments on The Diagnosis

The Beginning

Health struggles are not a new concept in my life. From a young age, I remember getting sick a lot more than other children. I was diagnosed with bad asthma and a immune deficiency. This deficiency (paired along with my asthma) caused me to miss a lot of school. Eventually, I started these treatments toContinue reading “The Beginning”

Posted byrakaiser00December 19, 2020December 19, 2020Posted inTPIAT21 Comments on The Beginning
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