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...
Hey Gang,
Everywhere I research, everywhere I read it says to avoid fat and although I am certain it is true, I wonder why fat matters so much but carbs and protein so little? Doesn't the pancreas work on all of those?
The reason I am asking is that I don't seem to notice any huge differences in how I feel depending on fat intake... but I do notice protein. If I eat 1/2 a chicken breast, I am in for agony but I can eat a bucket of movie theater popcorn or a bag of potato chips/crips no problem. Protein seems to be my biggest agravator. Anyone else in this boat?
I'm trying to limit fat because everywhere I read tells me to but I need to limit protein too because it hurts. Any similar stories out there?
Cory
Everywhere I research, everywhere I read it says to avoid fat and although I am certain it is true, I wonder why fat matters so much but carbs and protein so little? Doesn't the pancreas work on all of those?
The reason I am asking is that I don't seem to notice any huge differences in how I feel depending on fat intake... but I do notice protein. If I eat 1/2 a chicken breast, I am in for agony but I can eat a bucket of movie theater popcorn or a bag of potato chips/crips no problem. Protein seems to be my biggest agravator. Anyone else in this boat?
I'm trying to limit fat because everywhere I read tells me to but I need to limit protein too because it hurts. Any similar stories out there?
Cory
If I eat too much fat, not only do I get pain, but my entire digestive system lets me know I've done wrong. I won't touch popcorn.