Originally posted to social media Aug 17, 2024. "9 month Whippleversary, living Day by Day. Things have been going surprisingly good, I had no idea things would go like this. Eating 7 or 8 small meals / snacks a day, blood work looks good, but need to put on 10 or 12lbs. Energy is fluctuating, and strength is still low . Sense of humor is healthy, positive attitude is strong, and desire for adventures is increasing. 😜 Only taking 2 prescriptions, Viokace ( Pancreatic Enzymes) and Pantoprazole (Proton Pump Inhibitor) , reduces stomach acid so the acid doesn't damage the updated digestive tract. No daily pain or nasuea medication. 👍 Slowly feeling like I am getting my life back and adjusting to the "new normal". At times I forget what happened the last 9 months, and get a slap in the face reminder when I over do things . I still struggle with some tenderness, numbness, and occasional sharp pain around the old fistula site. They tell me this area is s...
A personal story of living with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), and life after The Whipple Surgery.