diarhea post whipple and scared

It has been almost 9 months since my whipple surgery for pc on the head of the pancreas. I had a ca19-9 taken on thursday 1/26 and it was 13 well within normal range and the doctor was not concerned. Adjuvant chemo finished in December.  Have a ct scan appt. in early April.

Last night I ate white meat turkey breast tacos with sour cream and have been sick with abdominal cramping and diarhea. Besides having the normal digestive issues this is a new symptom for me.

Should I be worried or is this from eating the spices in the tacos? I have found that I am lactose intolerant since before the surgery and wondering if it could be from the sour cream?

I am very concerned and hopefully, those that have dealt with this deadly disease can understand.

I'd like to know your thoughts.

Sounds like you found something you might not want to eat again. If your intolerant to dairy than the sour cream might be it, I still find things I shouldn't eat after two pluses years, like onion rings and fish and chips but once in a while I do any way, pay the price later but boy is it good at the time.

I am a year post op and still on occasion have issues with cramping and diarhea.  Sounds like a digestive issue to me. Hope it clears and you return to normal, whatever that is!

On Feb 01, 2012 8:16 PM janet10 wrote:

It has been almost 9 months since my whipple surgery for pc on the head of the pancreas. I had a ca19-9 taken on thursday 1/26 and it was 13 well within normal range and the doctor was not concerned. Adjuvant chemo finished in December.  Have a ct scan appt. in early April.

Last night I ate white meat turkey breast tacos with sour cream and have been sick with abdominal cramping and diarhea. Besides having the normal digestive issues this is a new symptom for me.

Should I be worried or is this from eating the spices in the tacos? I have found that I am lactose intolerant since before the surgery and wondering if it could be from the sour cream?

I am very concerned and hopefully, those that have dealt with this deadly disease can understand.

I'd like to know your thoughts.

 I am almost three years out from the Whipple and still have diarrhea bouts fairly often.  Don't digest things well in spite of massive doses of digestive enzymes that I take.  Seem to eat a lot more than before, but don't gain weight.  I take Lomotil for the diarrhea( up to 8 daily), and also find I deal with a great deal of gas.  But I'm here, and I can deal with the side effects so far.  Good luck!  judithkay41

I have bouts with my tummy 2 1/2 years after a distal pancreatectomy. I take zenpep enzymes and they may help some and I don't really watch what I eat as I should, I love food! Gas is terrible (my poor wife) and I have to be careful to have a restroom handy after I eat but I manage. That said, I think this is just normal due to lack of digestive enzymes.

Hi,

We switched to Creon, but the most effective one is the one at night for snacks. Also, when out absolutey no fats or fried food. Took trial and error but no more problems since the creon and fat and fried rule. P.S. Lettuce was also an issue. Even gas subsided!

my mom is 1 year from her whipple and still has horrible diaherra.  You did not say if you are taking Creon with your meals. If you are not on Creon you should discuss taking it with doctor.   I know that helps her a little.  She also has to take liquid opium when the diaherra gets out of control.

Good luck with your CT scan in April hopefully you will come back with NED.

2 years post whipple..i eat most everything but onions,i take no meds, have no pains, returned to work 6 months post opp, i get very tired by the end of the day, early to bed early to rise

My mom is 1 month post whipple surgery for stage 2 pancreatic cancer/head of the pancreas (65yrs).  She is feeling great, going on long walks, no pain, no diahrea (yet).  She is on a very strict organic diet: Juicing raw veg/fruits ( lots of carrots juice) , lots of water and Rejuvelac to help with digestion.  She has only lost 5 pounds and has been off the feeding tube for 2 1/2 weeks.  I really hope she stays in this good health.  I think alot has to do with her staying positive and in a non-stressful environment.