My husband was diagnosed with State 4 Stomach Cancer and had a full gastrectomy in October of 2007.
So far he has lost about 75 pounds due to the effects of total stomach removal (i.e. nausea, chocking feeling, etc.) combined with chemo treatment.
It's been very diffucult for him, but he wanted to find out if anyone out there has gained weight after chemo and if so how quickly. Also, did the side-effects remain or subside with time? Are the effects related to not having a stomach or chemo? It's very hard to get clear answers from the doctor.
Thank you for sharing information with us. We truly appreciate it.