Freys Procedure Treatment in India

Sneha Kumar, a 42-year-old software project...

Sneha Kumar, a 42-year-old software project manager and mother of two, had suffered for over a decade with recurrent, debilitating episodes of pancreatitis. Her attacks, often triggered by even small amounts of dietary fat, caused excruciating abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, forcing her to miss work and family time. Despite strict dietary changes, pancreatic enzyme supplements, and multiple hospitalizations, her condition progressed to chronic pain. Her surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that her pancreatic duct was scarred and blocked, causing digestive enzymes to damage the organ itself. He recommended the Frey procedure, a modified pancreatic head resection that would drain the duct and remove the inflamed tissue while preserving more healthy organ function than a traditional Whipple. Terrified of major surgery but desperate for relief, Sneha underwent the complex operation. The recovery in the hospital was challenging, with pain management and careful monitoring of her new digestive system. However, within weeks at home, the constant background pain she had lived with was gone. Six months post-procedure, she can enjoy meals with her family without fear, has returned to work full-time, and feels she has reclaimed her life. Her emotional journey moved from years of frustration and fear to profound gratitude and a renewed sense of control over her health.