Can you still have pancreatic insufficiency after you gain weight?

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My test result from pancreatic elastase test is 164 in the moderate range. Also can that be cured or no cure? I still have my gallbladder too.

I got diagnosed with epi this year after I gained weight.

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    You cannot be "cured", but you can count yourself lucky that your pancreas is still functioning well. You still have to keep an eye on it.

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    I still need a answer about can you have pancreatic insufficiency after gaining weight for a while?

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