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DiscussionLosing weight after Whipple surgery: Why? Any advice?
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I had Whipple done 4 months ago. Lost 30lbs. Diarrhea, very weak, even can’t get up, difficult to walk
No strength to hold the bowl to eat. My Dr said that I had pancreatic enzyme insufficiency PEI. I’m taking Creon start 1 capsule at the beginning of every meal, now I’m taking 2 and 15min take another 2. Total 16 cap per day. Diarrhea is improved but can’t keep body weight. I’m kind of depressed because I can’t enjoy 1 meal without thinking of taking med