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Good morning. I am eight weeks out from having the Whipple. I am taking pancreatic enzymes....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964745/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I took 36,000 3x per day for the first 8 mos. Then took papaya pills when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951990/

Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

FYI, Creon is also prescribed when E P I is present in the setting of palliative...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917409/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

How are you doing now? I have an 8 MM IPMN in the head-uncinate process, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278978/

Discussion: IPMNs, concerned for diffuse pancreatic parenchymal atrophy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 9:35pm

My wife had surgery 2/20/20 which removed 60% of the pancreas, gaul bladder, spleen, 23 lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257742/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2020

Good Morning, This is my first time responding on this site. I had the whipple surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909507/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

C) How prominent is diabetes following Whipple procedure? Being healthy and active, major post-operative issues or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286199/

Discussion: Accidental Mixed-Duct IPMN? Straight to Whipple procedure?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 3:04pm

Please do try a food journal. I have done that and now know exactly what will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885895/

Discussion: Color me confused (2 questions)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

I’m amazed you gained 5 pounds in two weeks. How did you do it? I’m stuck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972721/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

Hello from Canada. I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer (head of pancreas and spread...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784637/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

Good Afternoon Leighs2011, I am curious how you were able to determine you did not need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722127/

Discussion: What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860468/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage 1B in early May of 2025. I have gone through 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387889/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 6 9:40am

Update: I really like this oncologist PNET is his specialty! I like what he said to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287019/

Discussion: Son, 48 diagnosed with PNET pancreatic cancer 8cm tail & spleen

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Apr 21 5:39pm

My wife was diagnosed in June 2015, head of the pancreas. After Gemcitibine/abraxan she was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326762/

Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2020

Hello @marvinjsturing I see that you are a relatively new member to Connect. Congratulations on being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208572/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2018

Absolutely do the fecal test. Only 1 sample is needed - at least for me. Will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722721/

Discussion: What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

I had the middle section and tail of pancreas removed during my surgery in 2022. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181999/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

That's great!! Getting through Whipple is hard and you've done it, good for you!! Modified Whipple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106930/

Discussion: Bird picking at food after Whipple surgery and Creon

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

I have been struggling with keeping my weight up. I've developed some tastes that I didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837615/

Discussion: Problems with Dehydration: What do you do to keep hydrated?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

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