Whipple operation

I have mentioned this problem before but wish to repeat what I chatted about.

I was lucky enough 12 years ago to have had pancratic Cancer found very very early. Since then I have had 4 breast cancers and one minor skin cancer.

However after the Whipple opereation I had after the Pancreatic  whippleoperation I sufffered with my bowels.....and 12 years later I am still suffering plus the added problem of serious bloating in my upper stomach.

Has anyone who has had the whipple operation had any luck with controling either of these situations?.  I am terrified that as I get much older I will end up in hospital with some other probelm and then I really will not being able to control my bowels my way. I am either consipated or or the opposite. I dont like talking about it much but I have had fecal mass twice and it is not a very nice situation to be in, as anyone who has had it will understand. I would love to get it sorted before this happends again. I have been trying for years.  I would like to find someone who understands what to do with the upper bloating - has anyone had any luck with finding someonewho is understanding and who has really helped them.  All I get is another laxitive - and I am fed up with them. 

If you did read this thank you. I hope you might be able to help.  Peajay.

 

  • Hi

     

    I am sorry I am not really able to help you other than to suggest you discuss with your GP and the Continence advisers in your area.  This caught my eye because I have at least one polyp in my duodenum which could potentially turn cancerous.  I am off to hospital tomorrow to have an assessment if it is feasible to remove endoscopically.  So I have read about the Whipple.  It seems you have been through an awful lot and I wish you better health and peace.

  • Hi Celticlass,

     

    Thank you for your thughts.  Are you saying you think you might have to have the Whipple?Ido hope not.  They dont tell you anythting abut what your ife will be like once you have it.  I have had to cancel opera outings and many social occasion because of it. Not quite so many now of corse because we dont have any!!