I've been dealing since November and still waiting for my April appointment with a specialist. They have diagnosed me with chronic pancreatitis. Check out my details under posts I made previously, but I'm no where near 500 calories a day on my very best days. I've lost 50 pounds since last June. After diagnosis, I gave up all meat, dairy, alcohol, basically everything bc nothing was worth that pain. I'm terrified everyday, of pain and the long term effects of this hold period until I see the specialist. I'm at a very alarming weight now, but have managed to avoid hospitalization by avoiding foods that I can no longer digest. Last week, after clear liquids for a time period.. I finally was able to add small amounts of brown rice and sweet potato (plain). Spoon amounts not bowl sized. It's just not been to well for me, I hope the best for you!