Gastric cancer diagnosed

Hi Golfingmad I’m so sorry you find your self here, there’s not much on stomach cancer but this forums ok and helped me and my husband through some hard times so please stay with us. 
It’s my husband who at the time of having his stomach removed he was 79. The hospital he was at doesn’t give chemo to over 75s as said they found they didn’t do so well with it. So he had is stomach out 11 Jan this year, obviously we was very scared of what the future would be like regarding eating , he did think for a day or so of not having the op but soon decided against that. So the op took 5 hours, that night he was able to phone me ok and seemed to be doing good. He didn’t have any problems while In hospital, was out on the 7th day. Eating the first few weeks was a struggle for him (and me wondering what to give him)  now he can eat anything ( may struggle a bit with bread)  he has smaller portions, also about 3 snacks during the day.

If they didn’t think you could manage the op they wouldn’t be offering it to you but it’s your decision to make. They said to my husband without the operation he would have about 2 years to live, that’s scary to think that. 
Good luck with whatever you decide xxxx

Thanks for reply so pleased your husband is doing so well with your help.  Not too many people have the operation at our age but age is just a number.   Enjoy your Xmas together

In actual fact we’re going to Tenerife, fly back Christmas Day, so there is life after total Gastrectomy.Take care xx