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Whipple procedure anyone?

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Hi, I've just joined and was wondering if anyone knows anything about this type of surgery? My husband has just had it to deal with a malignant duodenal ulcer, which we know is a rare type of cancer but its all very new to us and everything has happened so fast. Any help or advice regarding enzyme therapy tablets (Creon) in particular - and good food choices (I cook everything and anything from scratch) would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

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    Hi there.  Just joined and saw your post.  I had a Whipple on 22 June to remove part of my pancreas, bile duct, duodenum, and gall bladder.  I had a tumour on my pancreatic wall.  I was in hospital 9 days and I'm now recovering slowly at home.  Everything happened very fast for me too, but not having the operation wasn't an option.  It's hard work but with a combination of slowly getting my appetite back, and taking the enzymes (6 a day with each meal) I have managed to put on a little bit of weight.  I also have to inject insulin once a day.  I eat a lot of nuts, fruit, and I am avoiding dairy products.  Drink lots of water, and above all, rest, rest, rest. And keep taking the enzymes.

    I think everyone is different but if your surgeon believes your husband has the strength to get through a Whipple procedure, then go for it.  I'm now on phase 2 which is chemo for the next 6 months (to mop up any cells the surgeon couldn't see), but I believe I'm giving myself the best chance of getting through this.

    Hope this helps.

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    Hi there.  Just joined and saw your post.  I had a Whipple on 22 June to remove part of my pancreas, bile duct, duodenum, and gall bladder.  I had a tumour on my pancreatic wall.  I was in hospital 9 days and I'm now recovering slowly at home.  Everything happened very fast for me too, but not having the operation wasn't an option.  It's hard work but with a combination of slowly getting my appetite back, and taking the enzymes (6 a day with each meal) I have managed to put on a little bit of weight.  I also have to inject insulin once a day.  I eat a lot of nuts, fruit, and I am avoiding dairy products.  Drink lots of water, and above all, rest, rest, rest. And keep taking the enzymes.

    I think everyone is different but if your surgeon believes your husband has the strength to get through a Whipple procedure, then go for it.  I'm now on phase 2 which is chemo for the next 6 months (to mop up any cells the surgeon couldn't see), but I believe I'm giving myself the best chance of getting through this.

    Hope this helps.

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