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Just my experience - (after losing 40 pounds) I've been taking enzymes with every meal for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995297/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

For bloating and gas, the OTC products Phazyme and Gad-X with Simethicone are helpful. If consuming...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948382/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I showed my oncologist the Pancreatic Enzyme Formula (by Pure) Supplement Facts sheet and he said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901543/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

I am 4 weeks from my pancreas and spleen removed. It was brutal. But dealing with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982723/

Discussion: Pancreas and spleen removal: how is life afterwards?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

@sofiadide20, recovery takes time. There are several related discussions that I think might offer some tips...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748841/

Discussion: Help with getting better after Wipple procedure

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

I was prescribed Vital Nutrients pancreatic enzymes by the naturopathic doctor when I was first diagnosed....

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2020

Hello @mohammed01 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I can understand your concern about your father's continued...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173844/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Thank you for your reply. After the attending the EATING & NUTRITION w/PANCREATIC CANCER seminar, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966310/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

Hello, On December 13 I had a distal pancreatectomy with preservation of the spleen for an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984737/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I had a whipple in 1978 so remember recovery is kind of hard. But, I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275846/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2021

THANKSGIVING EATING TIPS With Thanksgiving upon us, those with Exocrine Pancreas Insufficiency (EPI) can take a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1448137/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 27, 2025

I had an appointment with a different gastroenterologist and he told me to stop Ceron and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812551/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2023

Since I was 10 years old and realized what diabetes was doing to my Grandfather, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837211/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

I’m about 11 months post-Whipple (pylorus preserving). Post-surgery chemo until August, so hard to distinguish some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458046/

Discussion: To whipple or not to whipple? What is quality of life like after?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2025

Philv On weight loss not much. Ive talked with a few nutritionists but they really werent...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 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

Hello - I am sitting on a couch at home, 11 days post op on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438688/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

There aren't a lot of options for pancreatic enzyme products. There's Creon and Zenpep which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678145/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2022

Back on the thread topic, enzyme replacement... Since starting the new year and new co-pay year,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208609/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

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

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