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I don't really remember specific physical sensations other than the spasms that I described to some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230878/

Discussion: Has anyone had post Whipple stomach issues?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

I had my Whipple six months ago. I have also noticed that certain foods give me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189948/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

I guess I am the only one who has not had any trouble eating. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151404/

Discussion: What are we looking at?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

I had a pylorus preserving Whipple procedure, meaning none of my stomach was removed. Relatively little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143910/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

The situation may require more than just enzymes. With this amount of weight loss, Parenteral Nutrition...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111661/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

@tww60223, you may find further tips regarding weight loss and enzymes in these related discussions (even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111077/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Glad to hear you are doing well. You mentioned you are able to eat everything, that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098839/

Discussion: Ampullary Cancer: What treatments did you have?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

Thank you for the information. A few things to note. I am already diabetic. And I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093629/

Discussion: Why surgery first vs chemo/radiarion first?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Thank you for the information. A little more background on me. I have been on Creon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083257/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

I see a lot of people who talk about needing Creon when they eat fats. Undigested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291994/

Discussion: Struggling to eat with pancreatic cancer: How do you manage?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2020

it's been almost 2 years since my whipple, and am still trying to figure it out....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291993/

Discussion: Struggling to eat with pancreatic cancer: How do you manage?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2020

Yes thank you, I have read all of the posts and the one from @nogginquest provides...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/195033/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Stage IV and in partial remission

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2018

I had a Whipple at Mayo Clinic nearly 12 years ago and have been on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208576/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2018

My horse Tucker definitely got me through my chemo and radiation and subsequent whipple surgery. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866765/

Discussion: What is it like after Whipple surgery plus 1 1/2 years?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

Not sure if I am not doing this right. Replied tothis previously but dont see my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052025/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

A tumor in the head of the pancreas can affect the production and secretion of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044506/

Discussion: Anyone experiencing malabsorption?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

Really just GI-stomach upset, upper abdominal discomfort, and some new pain on my right side under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042448/

Discussion: Talked to hepatologist re: abnormal MRCP

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Hi. My wife had a distal surgery in April 2022 for a grade 2b tumor in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034755/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed Pancreatic NET awaiting Distal Pancrectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

Creon seems permanent with me. The CT scans have shown atrophic pancreas, I believe this means...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987589/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

I had the head of my pancreas resected in 2012 along with a section of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978562/

Discussion: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (whipple) with vascular reconstruction?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

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