Whipple Procedure/Duodenal Cancer

On 10/3/2007 VAtruebeliever wrote:

Any suggestions for someone who can only tolerate a teaspoon or so of food after having a Whipple procedure?  My mom--74 yrs old--is practically fading away as we wring our hands and try to get her to eat a little and take a few steps.  I'd really appreciate any suggestions--the metallic taste in her mouth and the nausea are a double whammy.

Thanks so much!

Marcy

look up dr. nocholas gonzalez and check out using pancreatic enzymes along with juicing.

good luck,

vicky 

You didn't say how long it's been since your mother's Whipple surgery but I wonder if her stomach is not emptying properly.  It is possible for the Dr. to insert a nose tube and pump the contents out.  My husband also had duodenal cancer and had a Whipple.  He had stomach emptying problems in the hospital but it got better with time.

Good luck!

JP