I had lost about 40 lbs prior to diagnosis of stage 3 pancreatic cancer. I had Whipple surgery with msv reconstruction followed by 12 folfirinox treatments. From surgery on I continued to lose almost another 60 lbs- I was skeletal. Over the two years since diagnosis I have been able to regain almost 18 lbs.
surgery is not fun, neither is chemo, or having to take digestive enzymes and insulin for the rest of my life, but at least I am here with my loved ones! Everything is a small price to pay for being alive! You can do this - wishing you all the best!