TPIAT DONE! Update 5/10/26
Just wanted to give everyone an update! I chose UNC Chapel Hill, Dr. Desai for my TPIAT. I went into surgery Tuesday 5/5/26 morning at about 8:00 AM and it lasted about 15 hours. They removed the pancreas, gall bladder, appendix, spleen and duodenum. They then transplanted islet cells into my liver. I woke up around 3 AM on Wednesday but couldn’t get the breathing tube removed until 8 AM. After I was extubated I immediately started feeling better. Recovery will take about a year and be a long road but im already getting stronger and feeling better every day! Thank you all for the prayers and love, please keep them coming!
Today 05/10 I was transferred out of the ICU to the step down floor. I’m now eating a full diet, no more than 30 g of carbs per meal. I was on insulin prior to surgery so expecting to remain on at least a little, even if the islet cells work.
Overall I’m doing SO good! Every day is getting better and I know I make the right choice. Feel free to ask any questions y’all may have!
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