We had a problem last night. About 9:30 I felt like I had indigestion coming on and took some antacid tablets. They did not help. I drank Sprite and ate a piece of toast - no help. It developed into a significant pain just below the sternum. It worsened until I went to ER at 11 pm. They tested me for heart attack and that was negative. I was at the 'climbing the walls' pain level until they gave me a pain killer shot. After doing more blood testing and an ultrasound exam they concluded it was pancreatitis. The doctor said it is not unusual for the pancreas to act abnormal post-operative but it usually happens within a week or two after. He also said fried foods can bring it on, and I had eaten some chicken nuggets in the afternoon.

Home at 3 am, on a clear liquid diet and later a bland diet. Woke up this morning tired but with no pain.

Getting old is not for 'sissies'!