In October-November, 2023, I was diagnosed with EPI and Collagenous Colitis, and my gallbladder was removed in 2013. Creon was a major improvement for me, and I have since added FODZYME - an over-the-counter digestive enzyme powder that targets fructans (contained in fibrous foods like garlic, wheat, asparagus, etc), lactose (in dairy products) and oligosaccharides (mainly beans, some nuts and oats). I've found that adding this increases my ability to digest foods that otherwise would trigger my colitis, and may help with EPI as well. However, we are all very different and what works for me may not work for you. It is all, unfortunately, trial and error, and it is exhausting/frustrating. Good luck!