I was diagnosed with stomach cancer December 2003 and had a total gastrectomy (stomach, spleen, and part of the pancraes was removed) on 12th January 2004. This was followed by Chemotherapy which went on until early August and I experienced various infections in between sessions. My weight fell from 70 to almost 45 kilos and it has since gone up to about 56 kilos. My doctor has warned me that it will be difficult to put on much weight. I am currently on no medication other than a B12 injection every month and I have no special diet except that I have been told to eat whatever I want but preferably in smaller quantities but more frequent. So far I have had some reaction to certain foods, I suffer from gases and my bathroom routine has changed.
I would appreciate any information on a similar case where a more firm balanced diet is being followed to ensure a balance nutrition and better control of the digestive system and bathroom routine.
My last control tests were in December 2004 and so far all is well.
Thanks for any information.