My big problem is I don't "know" anything! A GI doctor waited almost a month after the lab work was done to even tell me I had EPI. He, used 2 sentences to describe it, and one to answer my question, "is this permanent?" Yes. Told me he would call in a "script" as he was rolling beside me on the way to do an EUS on me. After the EUS, he told me because of my surgery he couldn't see everywhere he needed to see and ordered an MRI that took up 2 more weeks. After almost a month, I got to see his NP. She didn't know why I was there. She said they had called me with the results of the MRI. They found a cyst on my pancreas. I never got the call, a message, nor were they listed as a missed call. She couldn't tell me anything about EPI or the cyst. Said I needed to see the doctor. Duh!! They have not let me make an appointment with the doctor. I see him December 10th. That is almost 3 months after the lab results were in.
Do you mind my asking what is Welchol? I am only taking Creon. I don't get heartburn. Internet research has told me the symptoms of EPI were stomach pain, gas, bloating, and diarrhea. I have been battling very painful stomach aches, excessive gas, bloating, and very frequent and urgent BM's since a year after the surgery trying to eat more. For 4 years, I just try real hard not to have to get out of the house. I feel just like that lady on the TV commercial. Her foot is chained to a small bathroom she has to drag around with her. Diarrhea was not a problem, until I had the C-diff for 5 months. But at least I didn't have to worry about gas and bloating during c-diff!!
I have been dancing with these same problems for 6 1/2 years. I am wore out. I have other health problems too. I have got to find a very good doctor, but one I can afford and manage to travel to.