@mscarano I had my Whipple 6 years ago. Last weekend I was able to attend my oldest grandchild's 6th birthday. My cancer came back last December. Heading for Mayo later this week for another scan to determine the best treatment for me. If I had to do it over again, would I do it? Absolutely. Every day of life is a gift from God. I will continue to fight this cancer for as long as I can.

I had the whipple 2.5 years ago at Mayo. It takes about six months for the body to readjust, and every situation is different. After two days I stopped the heavy pain meds as all it did was constipate me. After three days I was on a modified liquid diet. I don’t eat fried foods, and have to steam the hard vegetables. It’s worth it!

For me, it was totally worth it. I really goofed up and tried to eat too much too soon, and paid the price. I had no had anything by mouth from Jan 3 till Feb 10, 2019. Just IV's and feeding tube. I was like a hog at the trough, but the trough turned into the toilet bowl. After approx. 2 months, I could eat anything I liked. Was still able to eat thru chemo, but stomach was pretty queezy much of the time. If I had to do it again, I would, and the darn chemo too. The whipple will probably never happen again, but the chemo may as time goes by. Regardless of what comes up, I will be much better prepared, physically, emotionally and mentally. God and a lot of prayers from a lot of folks helped the first time, and God and the prayers will be there if I need them again.