Hello, I am new to this community forum and need some help, please, connecting with a group that has also had an Oesophagoctomy operation.
I had this operation 1 month ago and I am having problems with eating and digestion. I am also on a jejunostomy feeding tube.
Can someone direct me to the appropriate group for this, please?
Thanks, Stewpot
Hey!
Welcome to the forum - I'm new here too! Glad you found your way here, although it sounds like it’s been a tough few weeks for you.
There’s a group on here specifically for gullet/oesophageal cancer where quite a few people have had an Oesophagectomy and talk about recovery, eating and digestion:
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/gullet-oesophagus-cancer-forum
I also came across this thread in that group which might be helpful (people sharing how they’re getting on after the same operation):
From what I’ve seen, some people mention that eating & digestion can be really tricky early on, especially in the first few months, so you’re definitely not alone!
Hopefully that group & thread will help you connect with people who’ve been through it and can share what’s worked for them.
Take care Stewpot
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