My husband just had the Wipple Prodedure done in Aug 2005. The mass was precancer but he will have to be screened for the rest of his life. He is now 4 weeks into recovery. He is depressed and has lost 20 pounds. He can not sleep and is starting with muscle spasms due to his bad nutrition. He tries to eat but the pain that follows scares him to try and eat again. He had the sugery done at UCLA which we were grateful for but we were sent home with no real instructions. He was given no restrictions on diet or how to handle what may happen during recovery. We too heard the 3 month recovery. He was told he can return to work 6 weeks after surgery or before if he has the energy. I cannot see this happening. I refuse to let him suffer without help. I have found this site and I am thankful to read about the experiences of others. He is 56 years young and played soccer 3 times a week prior to surgery. I am determined to see him get his active-life style back. Caregivers, any help will be greatly appreciated.