Page 3 - Family Help
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1
The oesophagus ................................................................................................................................. 1
Causes ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Symptoms .................................................................................................................................. 2
Breathing before your operation ............................................................................................... 2
Nutrition before your operation ................................................................................................ 2
An oesophagectomy .................................................................................................................. 3
Keyhole Surgery ......................................................................................................................... 3
The stomach....................................................................................................................................... 3
Causes ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Symptoms .................................................................................................................................. 4
Breathing before your operation ............................................................................................... 4
A gastrectomy ............................................................................................................................ 4
Life after an oesophagectomy or gastrectomy .................................................................................. 6
After your operation .................................................................................................................. 6
Pain ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Drips, drains and tubes .............................................................................................................. 6
Breathing after your operation .................................................................................................. 6
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) .................................................................................. 7
Mobility ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Eating and drinking .................................................................................................................... 7
‘Little and often’ ......................................................................................................................... 8
Gaining weight ........................................................................................................................... 8
Vitamin B12 and stomach surgery .............................................................................................. 9
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements ............................................................................................ 9
Unexpected symptoms .............................................................................................................. 9
Dumping Syndrome ................................................................................................................... 9
Gastric retention and sickness ................................................................................................. 10
Food sticking ............................................................................................................................ 10
Acid regurgitation (reflux) ........................................................................................................ 10
Wind ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Loose Stools ............................................................................................................................. 11
Speed of recovery .................................................................................................................... 11
Lifestyle after surgery .............................................................................................................. 11