Hi everyone
Just looking for a little advice on a looming gastrectomy on behalf of my Mum in Law who was unfortunately diagnosed with a cancerous stomach ulcer 4 weeks ago.
She is 67 and the Consultants are hoping it is at an early stage so fingers crossed can remove along with the lymph nodes. They aren’t too sure if it’ll be a total or 80% gastrectomy due to the position and whether she will need chemo afterwards.
unfortunately my Mum in Law has had pneumonia twice so I don’t think her lungs are the best they can be ( non smoker ). She is having another cpx test this week in preparation.
Please can I ask for any information for her prior to surgery- she’s been told she will be in ITU with picc line and have a tube for feeding for a while.
I’ve read that lots suffer with malabsorption afterwards and end up
on cholesevalem or the equivalent ( I know of which due to liver surgery myself and malabsorption) - are there any other hideous side effects afterwards and any tips at all I can forward onto her
thank you so
much in advance xx
