Newly diagnosed. What helps control symptoms of gas and bloating?

Posted by annieraatz @annieraatz, Jan 31 9:55am

Hello, My husband, 57, is newly diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. As we wait for our appts with genetics, surgery and oncology at Mayo, we are trying to figure out how to treat the gas, bloating, and abdominal pain. It would be a little easier to deal with the shock, grief, and huge unknowns if he wasn't feeling sick 24/7.
He's taking Bentyl, gas x, and sometimes pepto bismol. Eating every 1.5-3 hours. Pretty sure we're sticking to the right kinds of food, but it's hard to know.
Any help from those who have experienced this would be much appreciated. Thank you.

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@johnny1955
I had Whipple done 8/25
Had the same problem. Frequent loose stool then I lost 30lbs. My dietitian told me because of poor absorption, not enough pancreatic enzyme. She told me to take 4 each meal and 2 for snack. My weight is stable(although not gaining)
Bowel movement normal twice a day. You may need to check if you need to increase Creon too

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@whipple123
I’m in stable condition. Wondering if I can start weaning Creon. I wish I don’t have to take it for the rest of my life

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