Clucido

I hope that your surgery went well and that you are back home on the mend!

My husband had the whipple. His main issues were his stomach not starting up again, so he was on tube feeding for 4 weeks. But it was like he woke up one morning & wanted to eat & didn't stop for quiet a while:)) Now he is just finishing up radiation & chemo, so food isnt'looking to go.

Clucido, you don't say when you'll have the Whipple surgery. I was in the hospital for ten days then went to my daughter and son-law's home for two weeks of additional convalescing. I did take pain meds at that time and would also take short walks up and down their street for a few weeks before I felt strong enough to Walk around the block. My appetite was slow in awaking, but I managed to eat small helpings of toast with eggs, or coconut milk with cereal. Baking potatoes and non- spicy soups were good. Dairy tended to aggravate my stomach and bowels. I think each person responds differently to digestible post Whipple foods. I'd advise to avoid sugar or artificial sweeteners, even in drinks and also avoid fatty foods. It's easier to eat several small meals a day to give the new stomach re-routing an opportunity to settle into its new and quirky terrain.

Hello there Clucido heard you may be getting the Whipple Surgery done. I don't know much about the Surgery but I just wanted you to know I'll be thinking about you and I'm wishing you lots of luck with your fight with Cancer.

Hi Clucido - I'm sorry about the diagnosis that has brought you to this site, but now that you've found it, I encourage you to use it as you need to. I've found it very helpful for answering questions, seeking opinions, and finding that at times, I can respond to questions from others based on what I've been through during the past year. So, reach out as you need to and you will find many sources of information and assistance here. Good luck, JMS

Hello and welcome to whatnext.com
My heart goes out to you for your diagnosis at only 46. What stage is your cancer, and what do they plan to do for your treatment?

Hi fellow Ohioan. I'm in Columbus. Welcome to What Next. I hope you find this site as helpful & supportive as I have. I wish you all the best.

Welcome to the site, you will find a lot of useful informtion here.

I too have pancreatic cancer...for approximately 18 months now.
I am 71 and female. If I can be of any help or you have questions let me know. I found that one day at a time works best for me.

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