Pancreatitis - Diet to be followed after recovery

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I would like to have a diet which I should follow after recovering from an acute pancreatitis.

Laylah · Silver Member Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 172

Well, the thing is that your doctor should prescribe you a diet after suffering from an acute pancreatitis or at least give you some guidance.

The most important things is to eat foods low in fat and high in proteins and carbohydrate. This is because digestion of fat foods could still be difficult.
Your meals should be organized at regular intervals and having snacks is much better than eating large meals, so you wouldn’t burden your body and digestive system with large meals.

Avoid concentrated sweets, caffeine, cigarettes, spicy and foods thata re causing gasses and bloating as they put too much pressure on the pancreas that hasn’t fully recovered.

pgmaxtwo · Newbie Joined: 08 Jan 2008 Posts: 3

I've been in the hospital 4 times in the last 6 years for Acute Pancreatitis. I HATE jello and chicken broth any more and was searching for a better diet. Last January I had a Gastro doctor tell me to limit my fat intake to 20-30grams per day. The ADA standard recommended diet allowance for fat is 65 grams per day...so it's pretty restrictive. I've made it my mission to find all the foods I can eat...binge on if I want and what doesn't work. I still don't have to watch my sugars/carbs (which is great since I LIVE for breads) but I miss buttered toast the most. I've managed to stay out of the hospital since last January. Haven't had a chocolate bar since then but have found subtitutes for most everything. Use applebutter for toast..you can really drench it. ( I choose bread that's 1 gram of fat per slice or less) I use bar-b-que sauce, Fat free sour cream or salsa for baked potatoes, I eat chocolate marshmallows or Miss Meringue cookies (which are primarly fat free) for binges. I have more trouble with sodas, coffee and big salads. Things that are harder to digest give me the most discomfort/pain. I try to limit to 30 grams max...if I go over..it hurts. Only once have I had a slight flare and I ate jello and sipped broth for a couple of days and it healed itself. Good luck. I've found trial and error works that best. (*hint..this sounds kind of gross..but I've found that if the fat in my diet is too high...my pee in the potty looks like I put a teaspoon of vegie oil on the water. Look for the oil slick. That means my body is flushing out the fat I can't process) It works for me.
ps. I never drank much of anything and never drink now. They don't know why I have it, I've found most in the medical profession I've dealt with are just as stumped as the sufferers.

HALEYG · Newbie Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

I had an acute pancreatitis attack a year ago, and I still suffer from pain. it isnt always constant but its always on my mind and definitely hurts after eating. I am a sophmore in college and I still drink (eventhough I know I shouldnt) but I was wondering if this is why I am still in pain? let me know what you think. I eat very healthy foods but sometimes I eat bad foods late at night, is this causing pain as well? could this lead to more actue attacks or chronic pancreatitis? let me know! thanks!!

Joshua572 · Supporter Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 53 Location: COLORADO

HaleyG, definitly so, you cannot keep drinking. Hence your pain. It is your pancrease saying, I can't do this anymore. Eating healthy is great, but you ruin it all when you drink alcohol, even a little. Also eating late at night is never a good thing, especially with pancreatitis victime like you and I. I have chronic pancreatitis and have had about 9 attacks in three years. Continued drinking will definitly lead you to chronic episodes. trust me you don't want that. Pain meds daily and taking enzyme supplements to help decrease the work load on the pancrease. I was told to eat small meals frequently through out the day. I avoid any fat I can. If you are having constant pain, your pancrease may be on it's way to a bad deal. Things like psedoucysts can form. Scarring on the pancrease tissue, etc.
First things first though stop drinking right now. You may be surprised that your pain diminishes. Alcohol will affect the pancrease for up to two weeks after the last drink FYI. Read my other posts on pancreatitis, you'll find them very informative.

kimber1377 · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

hi there...been hospitalized 9 times in 3 years with chronic pancreatitis. I only get it tho when i get my period. NONE of my doctors did anything about it and brushed it away saying it cant be from that b/c they never heard of it. I have been to Boston, Connecticut and have a TON of docs in RI. No one knew anything and my tests were fine. Well the last time I was in the hospital (Feb08) they finally listened and changed my birth control pills-dosage and frequency-and i have been feeling great. I have seen gynocology specialists recently at Woman and Infants in RI and they are doing some testing. I have been thru a lot and I just cant believe they wouldnt listen. I know that I have a rare case but has anyone here heard of this link by chance? Any advice you could give? Know a new doctor I could try. I am always trying new doctors. Im surprised too that my insurance company has not dropped me with everything that has gone on.

casual t · Newbie Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

I have just experienced yet another episode of pancreatitis. It was my 11th or 12th in the past 15 years. I can't even keep up any more. Anyhow, this is the first time I've had one since I got a computer, so it's good to know I'm not totally alone in this desperate situation, not that I'm glad you guys have had to go through it as well. I was excited to find this site, and saw that ther were several pages of posts, but I had to take a break and rest for awhile, and when I logged back on there was only one page that I could manage to access now. I'm too tired to continue right now, but hopefully when I get back on I can figure it out, or someone can cue me in. I have alot of questions that, for some reason, my doctors seem unable or unwilling to answer for me, so I really need this right now! Until later, thanks to all.

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