Questions

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I hope that every one is doing well. We have had a very nice blast

of spring weather this past weekend that had us all outside enjoying

it. I undertand there is a cold front making its way down now well

at least we had a nice weekend.

I have beenon creon for almost 4 months now, ever since the total

pancreatectomy. I am thriving, had initially lost a lot of weight

but recently gained 3 pounds (egads) dont want to gain. Anyway, I

still have pain and nausea after I eat I dont know if its still my

guts healing or that maybe the creon is just not working well enough

for me. I am kind of afraid to try new enzymes, it took a long time

to get adjusted to the creon, but I cant keep going on like this. I

am also very fatigued. I dont know if it is because I am just

starting to get active again or that I am not nutritionally sound.

Also I had a splenectomy at the same time. I know that it can

reduce ones ability to fight off infection and that is a concern for

me. Especially since I am trying to find a new job. Sue mentioned

that her surgeon has her on prophylatic antibi's. but I am a little

wary of that; seems like one would build up a tolerance to them.

Has anybody else ever had a splenectomy? Do any of ya'll know ways

to boost the immune system? I take loads of vits and mins. I did

get hit with a bad cold that really knocked me down for almost 2

weeks. The last thing I want is to get sick in anyway.

Any info ya'll can offer on that would be appreciated. I do hope

that every body is feeling well and know that you are all in my

warmest thoughts.