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Dear Lynn, welcome to our extraordinary family but sorry you had to find us. I am very sorry to hear about your husband. The site of his CC is almost exactly where my husband had his. Teddy's was contained in his bile duct valve where it connected to the head of the Pancreas.  Teddy also had the Whipple. I know you feel like you have been hit in the stomach with a baseball bat but strength is what will get you through. Where is your husband being treated? You want to make sure he is seen at a Major Hospital/Cancer Center  where they have a lot of knowledge about CC and also in performing the Whipple. Knowledge is our most powerful weapon. One week Teddy had his tests and the next his Whipple. Are they giving him anything for pain? That is the first priority! Unbelievable but you are the 3rd newbie today from Florida! I know others will be along to welcome you and give some added advise. IF at any time you are not comfortable with what is being done we always recommend 2nd and 3rd opinions. You never know how strong you are until "strong" is the only choice you have! You are not alone, we are all right with you.

Oh, this is good, Lynn, thanks so much for the answers. There is nothing worse then a stubborn stitch. I will be looking forward to the test results! Like my Teddy used to say, "Now we know what we have to do, let's get on with it!.

Hi Lynn,

Welcome to the site. Sorry you had to join us all but am glad that you have done so. You've come to the right place for support and help and you will get buckets of both from everyone here! I know that you will have questions that you want to ask so please feel free to ask them and we'll do what we can to help in answering them.

I hope that your husbands test resultgs come back good and that he is able to have the whipples surgery. My dad wasn't able to have surgery of any type but we have many members who they or their loved ones have had surgery and I know that they will share their experiences with you.

I know you say that you are in a daze and are trying to hold everything together right now. But please know that you are not alone now and that we are all here for you. We know what you are going through and we care. Please keep coming back here.

My best wishes to you and your husband,

Gavin

Lynn, welcome to the forum. I am sorry that you had to find us.

Have you tried nutritional drinks like Ensure or Boost?

My wife was stented for 10 weeks before her Whipple surgery. She had trouble with most foods, but she was able to tolerate Ensure reasonably well. It's a complete nutritional drink, meaning it contains most nutrients that our bodies need.

I hope your husband is able to have the surgery. My best wishes to you both.

Eli

ADDED: If you are going to give Ensure a try, don't drink the entire bottle at once. It's just too much. Try one third of a bottle and see how it goes. If it tastes too sweet, add water.

Hi marions,the reason George can't eat is because of nauseous.he got medication for that,and tried to drink a milk shake,but couldnt'he said it hurt his belly.He is on pain meds.thanks for the hugs.

Lynn....has he had any bowel movements?  Also pain meds can cause constipation.  Is he walking around a bit? I
Hugs,
Marion

Lynn, not so sure milk products that good for Nausea. I would suggest white soda, tea, clear broth, toast and perhaps soft scrambled eggs. Work his way slowly upwards until he can digest more. That nausea is awful and Zofran should help.

george will ear grits,but only a few small spoonfull,he didnt drink the milk shake 3 sips at most,once it got to his stomache he said it hurt to bad,anything he takes in,even water,he says it hurts.I got him some boost,so,maybe later when he gets uo,he will try it.Im very scared now,hes worse with the pain today and nausea,everyday seems to get worse,i said to him,let me take you to the hospital,he said no,baby,i'll be ok once the nausea medication starts working.....Thank you all so so much from the bottom of my heart for all your replys and kind words...Lynn

Thank you Lainy,i already told him i was,i got a question for you,should i take him to the hospital that his cancer dr is,or to the one where this all began?