Re: Viokase / Prevacid /Myrna/ Cheryl

July 16, 2003

Myrna,

Yes, I have found that in most cases any of the pancreatic

enzyme supplements do cause some weight gain. Yet, it's as I

was explaining to Cheryl, you really have to look at it as a

beneficial side effect, because it means that they are doing what

they are supposed to do by helping the CP patient to absorb

those much needed nutrients. With my severe malabsorption,

without those enzymes I'd still be skin and bones. By taking a

large quantitiy of them with everything I eat now, they have helped

me to gain a few pounds. I can understand why that would be a

negative to some people, but certainly not to me!

My son, too, is USAF. He just got reassigned to Altus, OK after

10 years at ton, SC. It will be hard having him so far

away from home, especially since he is taking our grandson with

him (sigh).

Take care.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC and SE Regional Rep

PAI, Intl.

Note: All advice and comments are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

>>Our son is in the air fource in Utah right now and loves that

also.

Have you found that Viokase causes most people to gain

weight? I sure felt it has me.

Myrna

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