Esophageal Cancer Survivor Dad
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I had my esophagus and part of stomach removed in Feb. due to large tumor. Lost quite a bit of weight, was 204 in December now at 140.Biggest problem I had after surgury was severe cramping after anything I ate, even can of boost or small yogurt. I started taking a digestive enzyme purchased from any health store or drugstore, it helped me quite a bit, I still get some discomfort after eating but not the severe cramping I used to get.Maybe worth a try for your Dad.Good Luck.Eamon0
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hieamonc said:I had my esophagus and part of stomach removed in Feb. due to large tumor. Lost quite a bit of weight, was 204 in December now at 140.Biggest problem I had after surgury was severe cramping after anything I ate, even can of boost or small yogurt. I started taking a digestive enzyme purchased from any health store or drugstore, it helped me quite a bit, I still get some discomfort after eating but not the severe cramping I used to get.Maybe worth a try for your Dad.Good Luck.Eamon
sorry to hear of your dads illness it must be awful seeing someone suffer before your eyes0 -
Jennifer: It really is survivable. I had my Ivor-Lewis eshphagectomy with concurrent chemo and five weeks of radiation. It is NOT easy. I had a j-tube (feeding) for about six months. I lost about 50 pounds. I have fully recovered. I can now eat about anything. I don't eat much, but eat often (ha). I am now 58 years old...
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