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My husband is just day 13 post Whipple. He did remarkably well. He came home day...

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Discussion: Anyone been to Mayo Clinic for help with the after effects of Whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 17 8:50am

I can understand your feeling overwhelmed, @frances007. You have been through a lot here lately. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735278/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2022

For the first year and a half I lost a tremendous amount of weight after my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173213/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

I take creon and it causes gas and bloating. I tried cutting back and I lose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498310/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 7:45pm

Thank you for your reply. I don't think he would survive the HIPEC surgery as he's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318861/

Discussion: PIPAC for peritoneal metastasis

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2025

Welcome, @mvshelly. Your experience with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is helpful. Going down to 94 lbs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111754/

Discussion: Severe weight loss with pancreatic cancer: What can be done?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

I've had the same problem with my oncologist.I've been looking for a clinical trial for almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860567/

Discussion: Still losing weight: Does timing of Creon help?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

Hi @hopeful33250 I had the MRCP MRI and the report indicated the pancreatic cyst noted on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987787/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with pancreatic mass — What questions to ask?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

Having a great attitude, definitely helps while fighting Cancer. I’ve been having a good diet during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845370/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer warriors I hope you get great news like me

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

I’m still having trouble eating after my whipple surgery. It turns out after the doctors viewed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445769/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 23, 2025

Diagnosed Sept. 2021(Stage I/2). Had Whipple March 23, doing Chemo now. Lost 70 pounds but found...

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Discussion: Radioembolization for pancreatic cancer metastasis to liver?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

I am so glad to learn about muscle growth in our senior years. I suffered atrophy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997188/

Discussion: Bowel movements after everything I eat

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

I have pancreatic cancer and had a whipple similar to gastric bypass. If anyone is aware...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894148/

Discussion: App to track diet?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

I try my best to just chug boost very high protein even though I do have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866325/

Discussion: Extreme loss of appetite since starting chemo for pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

I felt like my gut was beginning to rule my life. Weight loss, gas, bloating, frequent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854829/

Discussion: Life after Pancreatectomy: How was your recovery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

Creon enzymes, eatent with each meal, helps my wife's pancreas with digestion. Then Kates Farm a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288144/

Discussion: Severe weight loss with pancreatic cancer: What can be done?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

@dakotarunner I started at 293#. I dropped down to 213#. Now I'm back up to 235#...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257696/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2019

Thank you. I take my glucose once a week at rising, always between 88 and 101....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878475/

Discussion: Is anyone taking Zenpep rather than Creon? If so what foods work?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

I seem to be stabilizing my weight with higher doses of Creon. I lost a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862233/

Discussion: Question about CT scan

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

My husband had Whipple in Nov 2022, and is presently in chemo for 6 mths(with 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842089/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

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