I have this disease. It is terrible.Last Sept. I had an accute attack was put in a drug induced coma for 6 wks. and put on life support.I was in the hospital 4 mo. before they did surgery.Came home 2 wks. later.Still having priblems.They removed all my spleen and 20 percent of my pancrease.I will probably have to return for more surgery before long. I\'m already starting to have more pain.I tried to die a half dozen times they said,but I guess God wasn\'t thru with me.I was on prayer list in several counties and I believe without a doubt that\'s what brought me thru! I was in Spartanburg Regional Hospital and the Drs. were great.If I can be of further assistance please ask.I\'m in S.C.