You didn't mention if they took your gall bladder. We've all heard that you can live without a spleen, a gall bladder etc but rarely ever heard the impact on one's life afer these are gone. In my wife's case, the removal of the gall bladder may have been more impactful than the distal pancreatectomy and various resections. Be sure that you consult a gastroenterologist if you don't get info you need from the surgeons or oncologists. Creon might be needed to overcome pancreatic insufficiency and cholestyramine might be needed to offset the bile dumping. The surgical recuperation can take much longer than the surgeon says and the medications require trial and error to determine what works for you.

You mentioned IORT. Do they have you taking protonix to protect your stomach?

Be patient. Good luck and prayers for you and your family.