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Thank you for your welcome and comments. My husband’s mass was found because he was having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997345/

Discussion: Difficult Diagnosis

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

After initial ERCP stent about 6 months ago I felt much improved after a few days....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953137/

Discussion: Has anyone had a ERCP to deal with jaundice and nausea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

A bit of a tangent, but the gas and bloating from not having the Creon dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829226/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

I'd like to add my welcome, @sqlgirl13. I love your picture and hope you'll add it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809791/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of EPI, taking Creon: Sad and scared

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

Hi Susan, Creon takes a long time to figure out! I also take one at night...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257729/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2019

I have been taking both of my capsules of Creon with my first bite of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100604/

Discussion: Bird picking at food after Whipple surgery and Creon

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

I think you'll have to have an endocrinologist do a few blood tests to answer that....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913444/

Discussion: High A1C: Dealing with diabetes after Whipple surgery

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Thanks for the info on Creon. I used to take enzymes - for quite a while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857820/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I had a whipple April 2018. Everyone is different. They also took my gallbladder and also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275826/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2019

@beachdog , as @mitchdavis mentioned, AbbieVie (mfgr of CREON) has a program that most Whipple/pancreatectomy patients...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855540/

Discussion: Life after Pancreatectomy: How was your recovery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

Hi! I was very fortunate to have the Whipple first before chemo. I was stage 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849330/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

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Discussion: What were your symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100155/

Discussion: Bird picking at food after Whipple surgery and Creon

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658755/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878787/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Pancrealipase Use Tips for Thanksgiving and other festive occasions I meant to post this ahead of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181301/

Discussion: Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888441/

Discussion: Dining out after whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866731/

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...

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

Discussion: Question about CT scan

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712329/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2022

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