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"I'm looking for help understanding the process of removing the pancreas for pancreatic cancer. Is it a viable option? What types of complications can arise from the procedure? Can the surgery be done laparoscopically? Are there alternatives to removing the pancreas? I'd really appreciate any...

I'm wondering if anyone can provide insight or advice about living with a non-functioning pancreas. I know that diabetes is one of the most common ailments associated with this condition, but I'm curious to know if there are any other issues that might come up and how people manage them. What...

I'm a bit concerned about my health and I was wondering if anyone has ever had experience with living with only 20% of their pancreas? I heard it is possible, but I don't know the full extent of it and the long-term effects it can have. Has anyone here ever gone through this or know of someone...

I have been recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I'm trying to figure out if it is possible to live a long life after such a diagnosis. I'm looking for advice and information from anyone who has had experience with this type of cancer or who has a family member who has had pancreatic...

I'm wondering if it's possible to have pancreatitis without knowing. I'm a little worried because I've been having some strange symptoms that seem to match the signs of pancreatitis. I can't find any information online about whether it's possible to not know you have it, so I'm hoping that...

I'm really hoping someone can help me with this - I'm worried that I may have pancreatitis but my amylase and lipase levels are both normal. Is it possible to still have pancreatitis? I'm completely unfamiliar with the condition and I'm not sure if there are other tests that need to be done. I'm...

I was recently diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and my doctor ordered some blood tests. I'm a bit confused as to what the results mean and if they will be normal with this condition. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and can provide some insight. Are there any specific tests...

I am struggling to understand whether it is possible to have acute pancreatitis with normal lipase levels. I have read some conflicting information online and I would really appreciate some help from people who have expertise and experience in this area. I have had some tests done and the lipase...

I'm looking for help about a medical question. Can anyone tell me if it's possible to get chronic pancreatitis without having acute pancreatitis first? I'm really worried because I'm experiencing some symptoms and I'm wondering if this could be related. I would appreciate any advice or insights...

I was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and I'm wondering if I can eat yogurt. Has anyone else with pancreatitis had any experience with eating yogurt? I'm wondering if it will make my condition worse or if it would be beneficial. Does anyone have any advice? I'm looking for any tips or...

"I was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and am trying to get a better understanding of what I can and can't eat. Can anyone help me out with this? Specifically, I'm wondering if I can eat banana with this condition. Are there any foods I should avoid or any tips for eating with pancreatitis...

I'm wondering if it is possible to be under anesthesia for 10 hours? Has anyone ever had an experience with anesthesia lasting this long? I am looking for information on the effects this could have on the body and any other potential risks. I would really appreciate any input from other forum...

I'm looking for information about whether or not ultrasound can detect acute pancreatitis. I've heard anecdotal evidence that it can, but I was hoping to get some more reliable information from people who might have more experience with it. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience they could...

I'm looking for help and advice about my pancreas health. Recently I have been having issues with my pancreas not functioning properly. Is there anyone out there who has experience with this or has knowledge on how I can get it working again? I'm really hoping to find a solution and would really...

Hello all, I have a question about pancreatitis and I am hoping to get some advice. Can the pancreas be removed for pancreatitis? I know it is a serious condition and I am trying to find out if this is a viable option. I am interested to hear from anyone who may have personal experience or...

I'm looking for help with understanding how stress might be connected to elevated liver enzymes. Has anyone else experienced this, or have any information on how stress can affect liver enzymes? I'm hoping to learn more about the possible connection between stress and liver enzymes, and I'm...

I'm hoping some of the forum users can help me out with this question. Can pancreatitis be silent? I know it usually presents with some symptoms, but can it be present and not show any signs? I'm concerned because I have been having some abdominal pain and I am wondering if I should get checked...

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users. I was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and my doctor told me it could be life-threatening. Has anyone else had experience with this condition? Can pancreatitis lead to death? What were the long-term effects for you or someone you know? I'd...

I'm looking for help from anyone who has experienced long-term pancreatitis pain. I was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and was told it should be a short-term condition, but the pain has been with me for months. I'm wondering if this is normal or if I should be looking for other treatments...

I was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and the doctor said it would go away in a few hours. Does anyone have experience with this? Is this normal for pancreatitis? Is there anything I should be doing to help speed up the recovery process? I'm really worried and would appreciate any advice or...