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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
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