Me in a Nutshell

Hi there!
I am a 50 year old male from the St. Louis Missouri area who had a heck of a 2018. If you are on this page, you can probably relate.

I was "Whippled" on April 3, 2018. I call it my second birthday and the rebirth of a new me.

Prior to the surgery I called myself "the healthiest sick person you will ever meet" when asked how I was feeling. I had no symptoms once my original bout of pancreatitis cleared.

Life sometimes has a different plan.

My goal for this is in part to just put out to the the universe some of my triumphs and fears. I never forget I am blessed beyond words, but the human side of me still fears the unknown at times.

I hope that you find some comfort in the things discussed and it helps you on your journey. Say Hi, Email me

Whipple Quick Stats

Named for Dr. Allen Whipple, American Surgeon
May lose 5-10% of body weight
Operation first performed in 1935
Typically operation takes 8-10 hours to complete
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was "Whippled" in 2009
Hospital recovery is usually 7-14 days

Caregiver Stories

A view from the other side of the hospital bed. Read accounts of what it is like to help a loved one heal.

Kelly May – (Wife of Whipple Patient: Moro, IL/St. Louis, MO)

A view from the other side of the hospital bed.
Read accounts of what it is like to help a loved one heal.