I was diagnosed
with stomach cancer early in September 2007 and had surgery in September 22,
2007. My surgeon was from the City of Hope in Monrovia
California.
After my
surgery it was determined that my cancer was in stage 1 but I lost my whole
stomach. My oncologist determined that
no chemo therapy or radiation was necessary and I just start back to work this
week.
I have lost
a considerable amount of weight and struggle to find something to eat to keep up
my energy level and maintain my mental alertness. I am always cold, my bowl movements are irregular
but I use Colace (a stool softerner) to help with that. I exercise by walking a mile or half a mile
everyday and see as many friends as I can manage for moral support.
I was in
great physical shape prior to my diagnoses for a 60 year old person but I must
admit that life has become a big struggle.
I have good days and real bad days and have a lot of trouble sleeping at
night. Learning what food to eat is my biggest
problem. I realize that I am blessed to
have survived the pain and trauma from the cancer and I am aware that there are
many people that are worst off. I know
that there are many survivors in similar situation as I. I feel uncomfortable posting my situation in light of the many people dealing with much
worst scenarios. I would still like to
hear from other cancer survivors and how they deal with food, sleep, work and
regaining their life.