I, experienced weight gain, depression, and muscle soreness. I was also lethargic, often lacking the energy to do things I had once enjoyed. My endocrinologist was suspicious and ordered a urinalysis to check my Chromogranin A Serum level. Prior to my Whipple surgery, whereby my duodenum, part of my stomach and the head of my Pancreas and bile ducts were removed/resected, and my Chromogranin A Serum level was 960. They are now at 360 post surgery. I am very thankful for my medical team at Moffitt, but I am nervous about what's next. My most recent CAT scan w/contrast revealed a suspicious area on my liver. I am scheduled for a MRI to assess this area. I feel very well thus far. I've lost 40 lbs, which feels fantastic, but I have had digestive issues. I lost my colon in 2011 and have a 'J' Pouch, so my gastric issues were complex prior to the Whipple. I am presently on Pancreatic Enzymes and Simethicone and Lomotil.