Im 40 years of age I've been back and forth to my GP with H.pylori treated 3 times. However I kept regurgitating my food each time I ate for a while. I decided to exaggerate my symptoms inorder to have a gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
Even after this they kept cancelling my appointments saying I dont fit the criteria.
Eventually I had both done. Including a ct scan for throat, pelvis and abdomen this picked nothing up.
Gastroscopy picked something i had 12 biopsies taken.
It was confirmed I have gastric adenocarcinoma. Next step is a laproscopy on Friday to see if this outside my stomach.
My journey has begun, I hope to find some strength and support. I have been physically active my whole life played rugby I'm fit as a fiddle even now I function 100%.
Hi and welcome. I had my total gastrectomy in June 2025 for 2 different cancers, one being what you are diagnosed with. It has been hard but am now eating bit better and portion size slightly increasing. Its the weight lost I am finding hard. I lost 2 stones. I am just getting used to eating several times a day as believe it or not I still feel hungry. You will get through this. There are many positive stories which gives me hope. You will experience good/bad days but eventually the good become more. I am getting Counselling which is helping me and will enrol in swimming / gym next year when I feel more up for it. I still feel tired so usually nap in the afternoon as I am still recovering. Keep positive as believe you me I never thought I would feel "normal" again!! Take care and always here for you. Shirley
