Seems like a diet which .. thins .. the blood might be just what you are
looking for .. since it seems to HALT ..progression.

A low fat vegetarian diet has been shown to be as effective as .. statins ..
for lowering cholesterol and triglycerides . Therefore one might think THAT may
be the appropriate .. diet . ?

http://tinyurl.com/65cu3

Ann Surg. 1993 Apr;217(4):369-74.  Related Articles, Links  

Isovolemic hemodilution with dextran 60 as treatment of pancreatic ischemia in
acute pancreatitis. Clinical practicability of an experimental concept.

Klar E, Foitzik T, Buhr H, Messmer K, Herfarth C.

Department of General Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Germany.

OBJECTIVE: This phase-I study transferred the concept of isovolemic
hemodilution, which has been proven beneficial in the treatment of experimental
acute pancreatitis to the patient. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Pancreatic ischemia
represents one main mechanism in the pathogenesis of necrotizing pancreatitis.
Isovolemic hemodilution with dextran 60 has been shown experimentally to limit
the progression of pancreatic necrosis by improving pancreatic
microcirculation. METHODS: Thirteen patients with clinically severe nonbiliary
pancreatitis and CT-classification E according to Balthazar were enrolled.
Exclusion criteria were anemia, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, coagulopathies, and secondary referral. The volume of blood
to be exchanged for dextran 60 was calculated from a nomogram based on body
surface. Isovolemic hemodilution aimed at a hematocrit of 30%. Independent from
the exchange procedure conventional fluid resuscitation was performed to adjust
the central venous pressure at 6 +/- 2 mm Hg. RESULTS: Whole blood (750-1,700
mL) was exchanged for dextran 60 during 45 to 70 minutes. No adverse effect was
encountered; central hemodynamics were not affected. Considering a mean Ranson
score of 5, mortality was low (7.7%). Progression of pancreatic necrosis was
registered in only two patients subsequently undergoing surgical treatment
(15%). CONCLUSIONS: Isovolemic hemodilution is practicable in patients. A
randomized trial has to prove whether isovolemic hemodilution can substantially
alter the course of acute pancreatitis as anticipated from animal studies.

PMID: 7682053 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Who loves ya.
Tom

You don't mention why you had acute pancreatitis, and that has bearing on
post-pancreatitis diet.

Basically, you want a low-fat diet. More specific information can be found
with a relatively simple Google search, or better yet, from your doctor.

HMc