i had surgery at the tampa v.a. on 12-12 i came home on 12 -21,so far no problems,i ask to keep my feeding tube because cancer was found in my stomach durning surgery and i fell i might need it,i have no problem eating,i also lost a lot of weight that i am gaining back very slowly , i am still weak but getting around,both of my lungs colasped durening surgery so i spent two dayes on the breathing machine that was the worest part getting my breath back,anyone can call me at --Message edited by CancerCompass staff. For personal protection, phone number removed. Consider private reply. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html--if thay wish to know more of my experance,this is my second time the first was colon rectal i have a colostomy bag from that,thankyou for your time,godbless clif adams