Pancreatitis Support Group

Chronic pancreatitis can present as episodes of acute inflammation in a previously injured pancreas, or as chronic damage with persistent pain or malabsorption. Patients with chronic pancreatitis can present with persistent abdominal pain or steatorrhea, as well as severe nausea. Some patients with chronic pancreatitis often look very sick, while others don't appear to be...

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Post GB Removal

evd1106
evd1106
I'm 11 weeks post GB removal, and about three weeks ago, I had a flare up. I almost went to the ER as the pain/nausea was so bad. I have an amazing GI doctor, and got in to see him the next day. Had blood work, a regular ultrasound, and then an MRI.

I go back for results next week, but my GI called me and told me my levels were very high...and we'd discuss further options at my follow up.

I'm 34, and doing an ERCP in women pre-menupausal is a bad idea...he's even said that before, however I'm worried that's the next step.

I don't have CP, I've only ever been diagnosed with acute episodes.

Any suggestions?
lynette2
lynette2
I have acute on recurrent pancreatitis diagnosis with a history of two hospitalization a and four ER visits in the past 6 years. I had an ERCP in 2011 which I believe did more harm than good. I think EUS is pretty much taking over for ERCP for diagnostics and the procedures able to be performed with ERCP are now coming under question. For myself, I will never do another ERCP that I can avoid.
I am having a "ding" episode right now. Started after lunch today, when I had a cream -based soup ( moderate fat) and only took one of my enzyme pills, whenI should have taken two I guess. So now I am fasting til I feel better.
I feel that I am holding out well since I first found out it was my pan crease that was causing my problems. My GI suspected sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. When I get pancreatitis the MRI shows the most inflammation and swelling in the head of the pancreas so he is probably correct. I eat a low fat, no meat diet and use enzymes and drink LOTS of water. I also have decreased my stress with lifestyle changes, in my work.
I have never had complex pancreatitis( cyst development, neurosis) and I am only in the hospital for a few days. After discharge, I continue NPO ( no food or drink, including water). I go to Infusion center for IV hydration for 3 days and then slowly increase complexity and quantities of food, keeping VERY low fat for a good two to three weeks.
All the best
Lynette