What can you eat after distal pancreatectomy?

Long-term post-surgical nutritional guidelines: Consume fat (as tolerated) from healthy sources such as olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, nuts, seeds and avocados. Aim for at least 2.5 cups of fruits and vegetables per day. Take pancreatic enzymes if needed. Take acid reducing medications as prescribed.

What foods can you eat without a pancreas?

To get your pancreas healthy, focus on foods that are rich in protein, low in animal fats, and contain antioxidants. Try lean meats, beans and lentils, clear soups, and dairy alternatives (such as flax milk and almond milk). Your pancreas won’t have to work as hard to process these.

How long is recovery from distal pancreatectomy?

Most people stay in the hospital for 3 to 4 days after a distal pancreatectomy. When you’re taken to your hospital room, you’ll meet one of the nurses who will care for you while you’re in the hospital. Soon after you arrive in your room, your nurse will help you out of bed and into your chair.

What foods can you eat after Whipple surgery?

Symptoms usually get better over time. Eat a variety of foods. To help with healing, eat foods high in protein, such as tender meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs, peanut butter, and beans. Drink supplements such as Boost, Ensure, or Carnation Instant Breakfast.

When do you have a distal pancreatectomy?

A distal pancreatectomy is usually performed when a patient has a tumour in the body or tail (‘thin end’) of the pancreas. This procedure involves having the tail (thin end) and body of your pancreas removed, leaving the head of the pancreas intact.

What happens to your pancreas after a pancreatectomy?

Your pancreas before your distal pancreatectomy Your pancreas makes enzymes that help digest the food you eat, including fats. It also makes insulin and glucagon, which are hormones that help regulate your blood sugar levels.

Can a spleen be removed with a pancreatectomy?

This procedure involves having the tail (thin end) and body of your pancreas removed, leaving the head of the pancreas intact. Your surgeon will normally remove your spleen at the same time because it is located next to the tail of the pancreas.

Which is more common Whipple or distal pancreatectomy?

Patients who have had a Whipple surgery are more likely than those who have had a distal pancreatectomy (another type of pancreatic surgery) to have insufficient enzyme production. Learn more about pancreatic enzymes.