Hello all,
I had a total gastrectomy 2 weeks ago and am looking for nutritional meal ideas. I think I’m still adjusting to my new “plumbing” as when I eat I get abdominal pain and have also experienced some back pain (did anybody else experience this?) I want to stay as healthy as possible so would be grateful for any advice of what has worked for others in my situation.
thanks in advance x
Hi Cestrian i had a successful Total Gastrectomy op back on the 5th December 22 , went on liquids for around 2-3 weeks, then soft foods for 2 weeks and moved back to solids after that. Although ive been trying little and often meals (5-6 per day) i did suffer with vomiting for nearly 3 weeks consecutively
I dont want to alarm you but i consulted my oncologist and surgeon and was sent for another endoscopy and ct scan. I experienced stomach cramps like you which quickly moved around the sides of my body to my lower back. The outcome of both examinations was an ULCER. I got meds for this and pleased to say im recovering as i should but get it checked out
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