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Hi all , my father is almost 2 months post Whipple but still not eating much. He maybe eats like 500 calories a day if that which is so low. He did have his whole pancreas , spleen and gallbladder removed. We have tried everything and tried to give him what he wants. Was anyone put on any hunger stimulator ? Or tried to anything to help. He’s lost about 40 in less than 2 months. Just seeking advice to see what helped you or your love one who’s in recovery or when through recovery. Thank you much!

My dad under-go the Whipple surgery + full pancreas removal. He has to be on insulin for life of course but we have noticed lows only at night. Was advised by his endocrinologist to lower long lasting insulin but it still seems like a problem. Has anyone had this problem before?

Hi all ,

My father ended up getting Ascites after whipple. Is this something normal? Will it eventually get better ? Asked his doctor and all she says yes but did anyone get an answer on why this happens? Should I be worried? My dad is 3 weeks post whipple + full pancreas taken out. He did have to get a drain in.

My father is 3 weeks post Whipple. Diarrhea is one of the things he’s been dealing with the most , no matter what he eats it seems like he just goes. Did anyone have this problem ? Is there something that was given that helped? I know the doctor said this is normal due to the reconstruction and everything but I just feel like this is a never ending situation.

Hi all ,

my father is 14 days post whipple and hasn’t had an appetite yet , eating smaller meals which I know helps. I wanted to see what kind of things have helped you gain weight back? He’s lost about 16 lbs already. He’s on a very low fat diet. Any help will be appreciated. He is also on creon , he did have his entire pancreas removed.

Hi all ,
My father is 12 days post whipple + total pancreatectomy + splenectomy. My father just doesn’t seem like himself. He’s barely eating and sleeping all day , we have to force him out of bed and doesn’t seem interested in anything , I understand that this was something to be expected but he was doing fine the first few days and now it’s like he took a step back. He was re-admitted just because his sugars were not be able to be controlled at home. Did anyone experience this or had someone go through this? Feel like sometimes we can’t ask the doctor because all they say is it’s normal but when does someone start feeling normal again?

Hi all ,

My father just recently undergo the Whipple surgery with vein reconstruction and they had to remove his whole pancreas. This is day 2 and we’re seeing minimal improvement. I just wanted to ask what things have you seen or gone through yourselves during this process , just want to know what to expect. I know I can goggle but wanted to hear your stories. Appreciate it much!

Hi all ,

The day is getting closer. My father is getting surgery. Goggle works but I wanted to ask some of you who might have experienced or helped care for someone who got the procedure. Things that might help to ease the discomfort and just overall tips. Thank you for the support <3

Hi all ,

My father is scheduled for surgery next week. I’m from Chicago area and need to stay In New York near Tisch hospital. Stay has to be out of pocket and prices and like anything , prices are just crazy and so expensive and was wondering if any one of you had any resources that you know off? Or places that help with this kind of stuff. Thank you all!