Liver, biliary & pancreatic cancer
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After Part of My Pancreas Was Removed, This Is How I Managed Diabetes and Digestive Enzymes
After a pancreatic resection, a shortage of digestive enzymes and diabetes arrive together. The key is to take enzyme supplements with your meals, never skip a meal, and spread carbohydrates evenly to prevent low blood sugar. Rather than cutting out fat entirely, it helps recovery to take a moderate amount while supporting it with enzyme supplements, and to split the day into several smaller meals.
Eating When Ascites Builds Up: How to Manage Salt and Fluid
Practical diet tips for ascites: daily salt and sodium targets, cutting back on broth, flavoring without salt, avoiding hidden sodium, when fluid is restricted, and daily weigh-ins.
After Gallbladder Removal: How to Plan Meals When Fatty Food Feels Heavy
Once the gallbladder is gone, you lose the ability to store bile and release it all at once, so eating a lot of fatty food in one sitting can leave your stomach feeling heavy. The trick isn't to cut out fat entirely but to split meals into smaller portions, eat slowly while chewing well, and choose the kinds of fat that go down more easily. Loose stools usually settle with time as your body adjusts, but lasting abdominal pain or weight loss is a reason to see a doctor.
How to Keep Protein Up During Treatment for Liver, Bile Duct, and Pancreatic Cancer
During treatment for liver, bile duct, or pancreatic cancer, a poor appetite and difficult digestion make it hard to get enough protein. Spread your daily target across every meal, and lean toward low-fat, soft proteins like white fish, egg whites, and soft tofu, steamed or boiled to go easy on the stomach. When food alone isn't enough, protein drinks can help, but the right amount depends on your liver function, so it's safest to decide with your medical team or dietitian.