Stomach cancer 4cm

Hi, I’m a 60 year old female starting chemo today, like you 4 rounds then surgery, feeling apprehensive but like you say the fight begins here, so sorry no advice but good luck to you x

Well best of luck with it, let me know how you get on and happy to chat anytime about  our progress. How did you find out? 

Hi Peter my advice to you is keep as fit as you can it will aid your recovery time. I found post op chemotherapy harder than the pre op. I still have numb feet 12 months after my last session. If everything goes well you will be fine to attend your son's wedding.Good luck .

Thanks, I’ve not been told I need post op chemo yet, I’ll be gutted if that’s the case. 
I was training a lot before the chemo but I’m struggling now as so tired all the time. My Mrs is worried about me mixing with others as well in case I pick up any illnesses etc. 

Hi, I began feeling unwell last April, thinking it was a stomach bug I went to the GP early May, after months of seeing the GP, having nausea, fatigue and losing weight they finally sent me for a gastroscopy and biopsies which found the tumour. Then had a laparoscopy early December. The wait for treatment was the worst but I’m now sitting in the chair awaiting my first treatment to start. Hope you’re feeling well today and you will get to that wedding x

Welcome to our group!  It’s really good that you were very fit before treatment started as it does help you get through treatment though it is very tough!  I had chemo and a partial gastrectomy five years ago.  I went back to work on a phased return six weeks after surgery.  So June is a realistic possibility for you to go to your son’s wedding.  
There is life without a stomach!  I now eat and drink pretty much as before but smaller portions!

Good luck!

Is that same with total gastrectomy though? It would be nice to have the odd glass of wine again and I’ll be a cheap date at least! 

Yes I think the recovery can be a big more difficult and takes longer but others will confirm that they can eat and drink pretty normally! 

Yes Peter a couple of small wines I’m sure will be ok, we went on holiday end of last year, my husband had a couple of Baileys a night only small and that was the first alcoholic drink since his TG last Jan. He was fine and I’m thinking Baileys has a few calories in it !! X

Thanks Sue, to be fair alcohol is low down list of priorities at moment, I’ve got 3 more chemo sessions to go before surgery so being in decent shape is my main concern.