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What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Dec 22, 2023 | Replies (169)Comment receiving replies
Hello,
On December 13 I had a distal pancreatectomy with preservation of the spleen for an insulinoma in the body of the pancreas. When I introduced the food, my body has accepted the liquid and soft diet well, but I am having problems with the diet that includes meat or fish, since I notice that it is difficult for me to digest it and I have a feeling of fullness. I would like to know if this could be something temporary as only 9 days have passed since the surgery or on the contrary I will need to take enzyme supplements for life.
Thank you, best regards,
Carlos
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Hello @csanjurjo and welcome to the Pancreatic Cancer support group on Mayo Connect. You are asking an important question about an eating plan post-surgery.
Here is a discussion that your might find helpful that deals with foods after pancreatic surgery.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/foods-after-pancreatectomysplenectomy/?commentsorder=newest#chv4-comment-stream-header
It does take time for your digestive system to recover from surgery. While I've not personally had pancreatic cancer, I have had three surgeries for a rare form of cancer in the upper digestive tract. As a result, I understand the need for meals to be small and more frequent.
Did your doctor provide you with any diet plan before you were discharged from the hospital? If not, a call to his office might be a good idea right now. I'd like to invite other members of Connect to this discussion such as @c2pricorn66 | @jk77 @markymarkfl @mnewland99
Outside of the feeling of fullness with fish and meat, how have you been feeling since your surgery?