If I can advise him to see a dietitian - it is so important to be emptying his bowels... Having FULL meals might not be such a good idea right now - really good, healthy food THAT MOVES through the system along with ways to help it all move will make such a difference - doctors usually say Fiber or Prunes, or stool softeners... and even with those, what he's eating (along with pain meds) can mess up the whole thing. Also, if foods are not digested properly, this adds to other constipation and health issues. I know the doctors say don't take enzymes (because they want the body to naturally kick in) but in my opinion that's bull. Isn't his body fighting hard enough? After my father's Whipple he suffered for years with abdominal pain and bowel issues - he started taking a natural enzyme with every meal and WHAT A DIFFERENCE it made for him! These suggestions don't solve any of his problems but could help and any help with comfort at this time is so necessary. God Bless and the best to you and your family.
MIchelle