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Hi there, I’ve been looking through the posts on here for a few weeks now and after sitting with the news that my lovely Mum age 78 has been told it will be just weeks 2 weeks ago after stomach cancer diagnosed whilst in hospital for other ailments...
Hi I’m wondering if people with total Gastrectomy who has B12 injections every 3 months has had it brought forward by a couple of weeks. My husband due for it 30 Oct but gets so worn out now, He did ask the nurse who did it last time if he could have...
Hi , I’m new to this and am hoping I can get some advice. I had a total gastrectomy one year ago, I had 2 rounds of chemotherapy which was completed in January. Since stopping chemotherapy I suffer from nausea and belching daily. Does anyone else have...
Good morning all Sorry not posted any updates until now but you will understand why . I hsd my stomach removed on 8th August this year hsd a few complications but seemed to be getting better , had my food pipe streched and got my results from the...
I posted in the new comers group but felt I wanted to now move to this group. My amazing wife was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with stage 2 stomach cancer(T4 N0 M0). this all menat nothing ro us until reading all the books and further research. We have just...
Ive had my operation on the 8th August 2023 . Am i on the right pathyway to recovery Eating Feeling its a hardship to make myself eat Drinking I don't think i am drinking enough Antibiotics Are making me feel sick As anyone else gone through...
With permission from Geo wife i can inform you all that Ray pulled through his operation . Hes up and awake abit of pain but doing well . Goid News stay strong Ray speedy recovery
Anyone got any advice on early dumping syndrome and how long does it last
Anyone had problems with bole after the operation. My op was on 8th August now haing troubles with bile
Well just home from another 2 days and nights in hospital due to Antibiotics not agreeing with me . Will have gold card soon for the ward
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