Recovery could take a while .....
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Full recovery from Whipple surgery, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, typically takes about 1 to 3 months for most individuals, but it can take up to six months or even a year to feel fully back to normal. The initial recovery period in the hospital usually lasts for 1-2 weeks, with patients being monitored in the ICU or HDU initially. Factors like overall health, the complexity of the surgery, and individual healing rates can influence the duration of recovery