On some occasions, the pancreas enzymes may be drained into the bladder. They will then pass with the urine. Most patients after a pancreas transplant, are taken to the intensive care unit for one to two days where they are carefully monitored. Pancreaas transplant patients can expect to stay in the hospital 6 to 12 days after their surgery. Overall recovery varies, but most patients feel ready to resume normal activities in 3 to 6 weeks.
Many patients complain of nausea after a pancreas transplant.
This improves over the first few weeks, but may require adjustments in medication doses.