Hi Guys and Dolls Just an update on my journey so far from my last update . Now been informed that what i call bile is my body creating enzyme Spelling ? which breaks down the little food i am eating . Going to try a oral suspension sulfate solution...
It's been a difficult few days We have been told that they will now not operate on my wife this week, the plan was to remove the tumour and 1/3 of her stomach BUt after specialists looked at the scans they noted that the tumour has mutated and would...
Hi all some encouraging stories on here, I had my total gastrectomy September 2022, finished my last FLOT chemo January, but have suffered belching daily! Painful and uncomfortable, having another dreaded endoscopy this Saturday, anyone have the same...
Good afternoon, veryone Just a up date to how i am recovering from my operation on 8th August 2023 . Well, where do i start long list to metion but from my other posts you will get the idea of what gone on with me . I wish i could say ive got control...
Has anyone on this site had a full stomach removal? I am about to have this procedure and would like to know if a resumption to normal life is possible and if so how long will this take
Hi Everyone. I had a total gastrectomy in April this year, and for the past month I have been having what feels like a pulling sensation near my scar on my left side - it feels internal but not really painful. The area around my scar on my skin does feel...
Sorry to bring this to the group but i know if snyone can help me this forum will I feel so down at the moment with constant bile , pain around my scar losing weight fast . Feeling depressed spoken to GI nurses who suggested that i am expecting to much...
Well another weekend spoiled by the shocking bile i am suffering with at the moment. It comes and goes anytime of the day nothing helping me to slow or stop it GI nurse's saying nothing else they can give me just gokng to take time and part of the recovery...
I've just purchased travel insurance from COOP traval Insurance for myself and MrsP. I couldn't believe the price of £305 for both of us on their gold cover with my medical conditions ie blood presure and my operation. Other quotes came in at over 1200...
Can anyone help me i am suffering with constantly have very bad bile anytime of the day or night . Always taking Pet Tac Gavison with no effect . GI nurses not in until tomorrow but had no joy for at least for weeks . Getting me down now
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