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I had my Whipple in 2024 and for over a year I was not gaining weight,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1593543/

Discussion: Adding digestive enzyme supplements: What's your experience?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 11:24am

@johnny1955 - Absolutely - from AbbVie's site - Signs of not taking enough Creon may include...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1457131/

Discussion: Belly pain, cramps and painful gas months after Whipple: Thoughts?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2025

Will the medication make me gain weight? I dont want to add to my wt just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275829/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2019

After reading on here what people are taking it does sound low....My worry is he is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861000/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2023

@mnewland99 That will be my new chemo regimen. I already lost a lot of weight and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424320/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2025

For my weight loss Just try and eat and follow nutritional guidelines. Fooddoes not tSte good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767367/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

Is there any consensus that the effects of medications vary as persons lose weight, or are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196555/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2018

I use Kate Farms shakes. I use the Standard 1.4. They have many different types of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071269/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 19, 2024

Thanks so much! This is all super helpful! Yes big fan of the depends at night...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869722/

Discussion: If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

My wife is also small and lost weight rapidly after surgery. She couldn't tolerate any of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717762/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2022

mikewdby, OK - there is something clearly within your control - your weight - get working...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809772/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

I lost weight also. It took me almost six months before I figured out what my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474817/

Discussion: Losing weight after Whipple surgery: Why? Any advice?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 6:27am

@amberswt, I can imagine you are very worried about your Dad. I moved your question about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295231/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

If I were to blame my cancer on anything it wouldn't be soft drinks. It would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1605216/

Discussion: For those with pancan, did you drink lots of Diet Coke or Coke?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 10:03am

There is an on-line dosing calculator that makes it easier to determine the required amount of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124162/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

My brother is same case but doctors want to postpone Whipple until he loosing weight they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686261/

Discussion: Anyone had Pancreatic Cancer in the head of the pancreas?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2022

Hi @randyokey, there are several discussions about eating with pancreatic cancer. Here are a few you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998662/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

I was diagnosed stage 3 pancreatic cancer in September 2018. Whipple surgery removed the tumor on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986004/

Discussion: What are the symptoms to look for for pancreatic recurrence?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

Hi My Dad has had severe weight loss. He has 2 spots on pancreas. Through chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286516/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2025

Hello @ltg7622 I'm wondering what symptoms you may have, if any. Are you having any pain,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306173/

Discussion: Anyone have high lipase and amylase before diagnosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2025

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