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You didn't mention if they took your gall bladder. We've all heard that you can live...

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Discussion: Post Whipple: how long before your stomach "woke up"?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

Just my thoughts. If you are having Whipple, you are already in the top 20% or...

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Discussion: Bird picking at food after Whipple surgery and Creon

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 7:55am

All the Rx pancrealipase products are the same as far as the basic ingredients go of...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Hello BB21, I appreciate your comments and feedback. I will definitely ask for a better solution...

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Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2022

In general terms we do a balanced diet low in processed foods, low fat and sugar,...

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Discussion: Question about CT scan

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

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

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Discussion: Question about CT scan

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

I had pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and took months to work on the Creon dose. I lost...

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Discussion: Dining out after whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Husband 4.5 years post pancreatectomy, with excision of the duodenum, pylorus, spleen, gallbladder and also has...

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

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 22 10:42am

Hi Judithbramson. This website is a Godsend. Thank you for your post. I’m having similar issues...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 1:39pm

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

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 8:56pm

Hi Tim, good luck with your treatment and surgery. My wife seems to be at the...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2021

I’ve been taking Creon for the past 5 years. It has vastly improved my quality of...

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Discussion: Chocolate &/or sugar cravings Stage IV Pancreatic AdenenoCA

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

I did not have any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. I was already on a good dose...

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Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 8:27am

My wife is 9 months post surgery and using Creon, cholestyramine, and immodium and still has...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2020

@luckyone4321, You're welcome. I know how difficult it is to find a doctor and/or gastroenterologist that's...

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Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2020

In my experience, Zenpep is about 20-25% more efficient than Creon. It costs about that much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091698/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 10:40am

I have Medicare and my medications are very expensive. After I go thru the basic $4800...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Mayo Rochester had me do 8 rounds of fulfirinox then 3 weeks of radiation, the higher...

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Discussion: Stage IV

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We had not heard about Enterade, so I...

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Discussion: How can I help my husband face the possibility he may not survive?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

I didn't have really good control of my symptoms until I got my dose up to...

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Discussion: Lots of oil when going to the bathroom?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

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