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If the “12” refers to the number of years post Whipple for me and the need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181322/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

Thanks for the tips! I’m surprised, though I have no other information to base my thoughts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181317/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

Your post is helpful. I am going to try 3 Zenpep at all meals. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124132/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I thank everyone for their suggestions and concern. Monday we were scheduled for another chemo treatment,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107391/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

ML, I’m glad to hear that you are starting to eat better but sorry that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098891/

Discussion: Ampullary Cancer: What treatments did you have?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

Hi , it’s nice to meet someone who has had their whole pancreas & spleen removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091485/

Discussion: Creon and stomach pain

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

New patient, I just posted in another forum, however, I should introduce myself. I am 63...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083025/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

You definitely need calories, and you need protein to maintain muscle. How often do you get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082583/

Discussion: Help with eating.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

Lisa, I'm really glad you started this new discussion specifically about eating and pancreatic cancer. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291991/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2020

Hello, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April 2019, had whipple surgery in May 2019....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285116/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2019

I had the Whipple on 2/8/19. I can eat, even much more than I should considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257699/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2019

Hello @patti1952 The Whipple procedure was developed by a Dr. Whipple back in the 1930's. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208580/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2018

That seems like a LOT to remove if you don't have cancer. What are you/doctors hoping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239837/

Discussion: Anyone have preventative surgery for IPMN (not cancer)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2025

Hello @apriloravecz1 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I can understand you wanting to connect with others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093717/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: How to manage daily, chronic nausea and diarrhea?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

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