It’s been nearly one year since the partial gastrectomy to remove the tumor in my stomach. I thought that I’d share a summary of my experience over the past year for those who might be facing a similar surgery. There are many personal accounts online from those who’ve undergone gastric bypass but for those [...]
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Partial Gastrectomy – One Year Later
Posted in 1, Partial Gastrectomy on October 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Ulcer
Posted in Beagles, Partial Gastrectomy, Treatment on July 27, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Just a brief update on today’s activities….
Woke up early this morning to take care of the dogs before going in to have my esophagus stretched and discovered that Ava was in labor…..four days early!
Frantically arranged whelping area (had intended to do it this afternoon after “guest puppies” had gone home) and then took care [...]
Harry Potter
Posted in Cancer, Epilepsy, Partial Gastrectomy on July 18, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I saw Harry Potter last night…the best Harry Potter movie so far!
I’ve lost two more pounds, down to 111 lbs this morning, so I’ll be force feeding myself all day….as I watch the Tour de France. I’m addicted!
I’m Hungry!
Posted in Epilepsy, Partial Gastrectomy, non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on June 7, 2009 | 6 Comments »
This is a significant development…..because I have not felt hunger for 2 1/2 years….not once! Until today! Initially, the tumor in my stomach prevented me from feeling hunger and then, the stomach surgery prevented the feeling. For two and a half years, I’ve eaten not because my body tells me that it’s hungry [...]
Health Update
Posted in Partial Gastrectomy on May 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Last week at Nationals I had many people stop to say hello and ask how I was doing. I’ve lost 12 pounds since last year’s Nationals and my size 0 jeans are by no means snug. I love the way I look and in the words of one very kind man in the [...]
Snail’s Pace
Posted in Partial Gastrectomy on April 29, 2009 | 6 Comments »
When I was thinking about today’s blog post, I decided that a snail would be the perfect illustration to go along with what I have to share….and then this popped up on today’s “Flickr Most Interesting Photos”. Perfect!
“Snail’s Pace” refers to the speed at which my digestive system has been working for the [...]
Six Months Later
Posted in Partial Gastrectomy on April 7, 2009 | 5 Comments »
It’s now six months since my partial gastrectomy. The stricture in my esophagus has improved, with the aid of two stretchings, but occasionally I still have the sensation that food is stuck, unable to move into my stomach. My stomach capacity is about the same. I can eat about a cup of [...]
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