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1). Non-cancerous cysts such as IPMN’s can be precancerous, particularly if they are present in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762051/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

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Hello I had a distal pancreatectomy/splenectomy about 5 years ago at UCLA and it was about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721835/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2022

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Hi Caryn. How are you doing now? Has digestion become any easier? My mother is set...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712131/

Discussion: Post Whipple: how long before your stomach "woke up"?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2022

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@beachdog My doctors started me on Creon immediately after my Whipple. I have been on it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208592/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

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@beachdog, you're wife is not the only person who cannot tolerate Creon. @treadmillann also mentioned having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208587/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

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I've noticed quite a few people here are using digestive enzymes. Did you have to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1460315/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2025

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I had mine in his past April. My tumour was mid pancreas. So lost 1/2 my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449904/

Discussion: What is your Recovery Advice for a Distal Pancreatectomy?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

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Oh as far as eating…in the hospital I don’t remember but it had to be light...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1448803/

Discussion: What is your Recovery Advice for a Distal Pancreatectomy?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2025

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I had the Whipple this past June at age 71. I did not have cramps or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442596/

Discussion: Is Whipple surgery recommended for 81-year old?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

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My understanding is that if you have PC your pancreas may not be putting out enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405425/

Discussion: Creon - am I taking too much or too little?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2025