Recovery

Hi, my husband was 79 when he had a TG in Jan, he did fine, he had no pain as he had the epidural in, that was took out on the 5th day and only needed paracetamol for a few days after. He was up the next day and every day after. He had a feeding tube in and came home with it but it was never used and took out on his next hospital visit about  3 weeks after coming home. He came home on his 7th day after op. He was eating mushed up food for only a week of been home then was eating more or less normal. Since coming home for the first month he had good and bad days plus had to have a nap midday, now he’s absolutely ok.  It’s hard for him to put weight on but it goes on very slowly, the dietitian still keeps in touch. 
I find it hard to believe that he doesn’t have CT scans or anything, just get in touch if you think something wrong, also a 3 monthly phone call! 
He’s just doing radiotherapy for Lymphoma and still he’s ok.

Good luck for your operation xx. I should have said he didn’t have chemo before or after x

Thank for your reply , what great news and I am glad to hear he's doing well after operation 

Hi Nic Nac,

 I had a total gastrectomy in April and I have to say that the recovery was easier than expected. There are obviously adjustment periods as your body has to get used to it’s new plumbing but I would say that things get better week to week. I initially stuck to a sloppy diet for 6 weeks as advised before introducing new foods but I’m 11 weeks post op and enjoyed 4 slices of domino’s pizza last night for my tea  

I honestly found the operation easier than the chemotherapy. Just enjoy eating now to give yourself a good buffer as you’ll obviously lose weight throughout the operation. I was also given some breathing exercises to do which I think really helped me pull through.

hope all goes well x

Thank you glad you on road to recovery 

Stay Safe