Update after Ivor Lewis surgery in the peak of covid19

Hi Judy

Thanks for the update. I was wondering how you were both doing.

Good to hear that things are going along ok.

Hi Judy, I'm glad to hear that Rob is doing well, and so are you by the sound of it. Tell him to behave, it's not even 2 months since the surgery. My surgeon told me that the trauma to the body from the surgery was like a severe road traffic accident, you can't see the internal damage. It does sound like early food dumping, sometimes caused by eating just a little too much or simple carbohydrates passed to the intestines too quickly. Made me feel weak,faint, bloated and ready to pass out, about an hour later when I started to feel better I would then get the sugar crash. Sweating profusely feeling weak and confused,so I learned to keep some chocolate close to hand. Anyway tell him he will learn his new normal over time, I was just grateful for the chance to keep living. Kind regards Frank.

Hi Frank,  I’ve shown Rob your message and he is now realising that he needs to be more careful and walk before he can run. 
I love this forum because I can show Rob that it’s not me nagging him and he can see for himself that he needs to take it easy. 
Thank you so much for replying xxx

Thank you Brent xx

Hi all,

I had my opp some time ago, 10 years and I still get dumping syndrome, my solution is to drink a pint of orange juice and a few chocolate biscuits then after 30 mins I feel ok. if anybody would like any info on post opp symptoms, drop me an email.

tonyone. 

Thank you for this. I will try anything to ease my husbands dumping syndrome. It’s awful for him. 

Hi Judy, I will dig out a document my GP gave me and copy the information on it for you. I found it very helpful with information on the symptoms and some of the causes. Brent also had good tips on the dumping. Kind regards Frank

Hi Judy

I'm glad your husbands operation went well, my husband also Rob has his Ivor Lewis surgery next Friday and I'm so anxious about it all.  He was told due to virus he probably won't have more chemo after but that was at the initial consultation end of March, so I wonder if they will decide to go ahead after all.

Thank you for posting an update so I have an idea of what to expect. 

I wish your Rob a good recovery and look after yourself x

Hi Judy

I'm glad your husbands operation went well, my husband also Rob has his Ivor Lewis surgery next Friday and I'm so anxious about it all.  He was told due to virus he probably won't have more chemo after but that was at the initial consultation end of March, so I wonder if they will decide to go ahead after all.

Thank you for posting an update so I have an idea of what to expect. 

I wish your Rob a good recovery and look after yourself x

Hi

thank you got your message. I totally understand that you are anxious. I was in a terrible state. But try not to worry and make sure you keep yourself busy on the day. 
Due to the Covid Rob had to have open surgery instead of keyhole. They said that keyhole was more of a risk. The operation also took much longer because it was open surgery and the extra precautions they took regarding cleaning equipment throughout the operation. 
Rob is having 9 weeks of chemotherapy starting next week so they may change their mind with your husband. Different hospitals appear to do different things. 
The hardest part was not being allowed in to see him. It was bloody torture. But we used FaceTime so at least I got to see him. 
Please keep us informed about your husband’s operation. People give great advice on here. So ask for help if you need it 

judy xx