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Subject: Recovering From a Complete Gastrectomy
Date: 05/18/2006
I am recovering from a complete gastrectomy. My surgery on the 28th of March, consisted of the complete removal of my stomach, some of my esophagus,complete removal of my spleen, distal pancreaotomy,some of my bowel, and several lymph nodes. I was diagnosed as a stage 4,poor prognosis. I am at home now trying to be strong and keep myself nutritioned. It is the most difficult thing I have ever had to do. It is difficult in itself just trying to find the foods that will agree with my new system. I have found some things, and I'm glad for that. I am on a duragesic pain patch which really helps me with the pain, but the problem is I am completely constipated. Does anyone have any advice??? I feel like I can't eat when I get so backed up. I am trying to do everything I can to try and stay positive.
And hello Dawn if you are reading this. I've tried to call you today so I could talk to you but no answer. I hope you had a good trip.
I've been thinking about you.
Subject: Total Gastrectomy...me Too
Date: 05/23/2006
Hi Sabina,
I has a total gastrectomy on March 21st. I had problems with constapation, still do. I use enemas every other day if i don't go on my own. I am currently on TPN (total parental nutrition) IV nutrition to help support me while my body adjusts. It has helped immensly. Using the IV nutrition has allowed me to not push myself so hard while eating. I was getting really really sick every time I ate. Between having dumping syndrome symptoms of nausea, dizziness, rapid heart beat, drop in blood pressure and them not being able to have a bowel movement I was a sick sick puppy. My GI Dr. told me focus on fluids first, get some strenght from the IV nutrition and walk as much as possible to get my bowels active. I did bicycle movements with my legs in bed if I couldn't walk. I had to go off my pain patch eventually to help also, I am still using vicodin. I do eat food, and it has gotten lots easier after not having to force myself. I actually like food again. I hope all goes well, I know this message was just a babbling message. Hang in there!!!!
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