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What to eat after the Whipple

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Jun 18 10:33am | Replies (18)

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I just had my Whipple (sounds like yours but with Pylorus preserving) 2+ weeks ago at Mayo. Their dieticians put me on a low-fiber diet (actually, in order of food prioritization: low-fiber, low-sugar, low-fat, low-salt). The goals were to not damage new plumbing joints, not become Type 3c diabetic, not experience dumping syndrome, not encourage fluid retention, get enough protein to promote healing, and to get new digestive system working and flowing. My biggest challenge has been eating small enough meals, slow enough, so I do not experience discomfort or have diarrhea/ constipation. I eat 7 small meals a day - starting at roughly 3 oz each (I am up to 6 oz as my largest meal). I take stool softeners every day and laxative at first sign of constipation (Senokot-S covers both). I have Mayo food guidelines but I cannot attach to this Connect Site. Hang in there - it is a marathon and not a sprint.

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Thank you for the information. I have read what’s on Mayo’s website. I would love to go to Mayo, but can’t, I have a medicare advantage plan which they don't take. Your recommendations are helpful. I just got the ok to eat solid foods and don't want to mess anything up. I will get more chemo starting in a month or so, and that throws my tastes off, but I can live on scrambled eggs and banana protein drinks/smoothies I think. I have a really hard time drinking all the water they say to drink daily - 48-64oz. Will find out - probably soon - if I have problems digesting the food I had today, the guidelines I have been given are very general - no spicy or fried foods, no raw or cruciferous veggies, high protein and the 6 smaller meals/day - that is something I can do.
Thanks again!