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What restrictions, if any, are in place 6 weeks + after the Whipple?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Jul 31, 2025 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
I started walking while in hospital (about 1 mile per day spread across 6 sessions) and continued when home. I continued walking when home (about 2 miles / day in 4 sessions). At 4 weeks post Whipple I had dietary constraints removed, at 6 weeks I had all lift (10 lb), bend and twist constraints removed. At 6 weeks I started on treadmill and at 8 weeks am doing 2 miles at 3 mph pace. But as already mentioned, your body will let you know.
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I am impressed, you are obviously focused on your recovery! Good job! Can I ask how old you are?
So I guess, I could get back on the treadmill, I wasn't sure. Right now walking my dogs - 1-1.5 miles a day. Do you have other helpful information regarding diet - how to eat enough protein or enough anything? I just do not like any of the hi-protein shakes, mixing some (Carnation Breakfast Hi-protein) with milk and ice cream and protein powder, and getting this down, maybe 3/4 c. as a snack. Another problem is if I find something I like and know it’s good for me to eat, I have it daily…then 3 days later, I just cannot eat it anymore (cottage cheese). Have to continually try to find something else - gets a bit frustrating!
Happy you are going forward with good progress!