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I also am not a doctor, but have experience with a loved one, so take this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157606/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer: Not going well, need advice

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

I had a distal pancreatectomy. There really is no exact answer. Every person is different. I...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

Dear @kjrita, congratulations on your 4th year anniversary. I am so happy for you. This just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764730/

Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Thank you so much for all of the responses. I really appreciate you giving up your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366513/

Discussion: Pancreas removal

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 2:01pm

I have been on Creon for over a year. I was started on it as a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254156/

Discussion: Sepsis occurrences following whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 4:07pm

Creon is to be taken with food, not in advance. If you are taking it along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983476/

Discussion: Creon and stomach pain

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

My surgeon said I could quit all of my medications that I did not take before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236201/

Discussion: Whipple surgery and Omeprazole

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 4:18pm

My whipple was March 2021. I have had 2 rounds of chemo since then. I eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230950/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer: How to deal with anxiety of surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 3:22pm

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

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

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

During my robotic Whipple procedure in October 2023, my gall bladder, head of my pancreas, portion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216442/

Discussion: Whipple surgery and Omeprazole

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 10:43am

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

Hello @craigjulian, I am sorry to hear of all of these uncomfortable symptoms you are experiencing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279113/

Discussion: Anyone have/had BD-IPMN (branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 7:28am

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