My tumor was around the tail of the pancreas, so I had distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy. As a result I received multiple vaccines. The treatment post surgery involves a drug Somatuline/Lanreotide which damages the gall bladder, so it was removed as well. Post surgery I have to take Creon (mixture of enzymes) to help with digestion, as my pancreas ( what was left of it) could not produce enough, and the lack of gallbladder , as well. I also started having high blood sugar as a result of missing pancreas and as a side effect of Lanreotide injections. But I am not on medication for that yet!
Your tumor seems small enough so most likely surgery will be laparoscopic/robotic. The surgeon who did my operation (I live in Syracuse,NY), Dr.Dhir does robotic Whipple procedure. I was not a candidate, since mine was huge, and I also had endometrial cancer and had simultaneous surgery for both. Let me know if you have more questions, I will be happy to answer, if I could! As far as diet - small meals more often, nothing fried, no tomatoes, watermelon, aged cheeses. Lots of protein, but no red meat. Good luck with your surgery! It will be OK! God bless!🦓💜