CancerCompass message board discussion started by JB1492 on 9/24/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,16454,0.htm Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/  9/24/07 My 58 yr old sister had a whipple procedure done in june of 07' for bile duct cancer. It was a respectable operable tumor. I've been given mixed messages about the path report with some saying there was some pancreas involvment; others saying not.Since her surgery she says she doesn't have pain except when she starts hacking and dry heaves when she gets up at night. Is this a common recovery symptom. Or is it when she is feeling overwhelmed with anxiety. She is depressed and anxious and uses her pain meds lortab or oxycontin to deal with her anxiety.  She is prescribed and takes celexa 40 mg (antidepressant) but i'm concerned the 3 or 4 pills of pain meds is contributing to her immobility, depression, and her not eating well.She is losing weight and she does not take vitamins or any other supplements or enzymes that i have suggested for her. Her iron level is low. I am concerned she will not have the strength to deal with  her chemo regime that will be coming up. Should she be talking with a onconlogist., Can anyone professional or not give me some feedback  --Message edited by CancerCompass staff. For personal protection, email address removed. Consider private reply. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html--     JB1492 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT I also had a Whipple operation at the end of January this year. I also suffered from weight loss. I definately would advise your sister to speak to an oncologist ASAP. I was given astronaut's food called Prosure to slow the weight loss. It is specifically good for cancer sufferers. I do not understand why your sister has not been given adjuvant therapy and radiotherapy. I started mine 12 days after my Whipple! Good luck.Michael Wilson.P.S. I am the message below your's on cancercompass. Zupka Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT