Please think twice before RNY

My FIL has been w/o a stomach for about five years now. My mom worked for a surgeon for about 20 years, and she tells me they had more than one patient who'd lost their stomach to cancer---but who were doing very well.

Yes, it WILL mean the end to things like steak, but it WON'T mean you'll never eat 'real food' again. My FIL eats a LOT of food---'soft' food, but chewy, tasty things.

A person can live without a stomach. A person cannot live without their intestines however.

My FIL has been without a stomach for about five years now, due to stomach cancer. He's fine---better than BEFORE, in fact.

Thank you for your comment about your FIL. It gives me hope that I might have some quality of life

This has really freaked me out. Good to know this info..

 I never had any problems till this year. I never regretted having the surgery till then. Apparently it's not uncommon.

It seems like some people just are prone to ulcers. I'm so sorry you are one of them. haven't there been some cancer survivors who had their stomach removed? It sounds scary that is for sure.

I hope things go as well as they can and that it is bearable for you. hugs, Judi

 They do remove all or part of the stomach of people with stomach cancer.

I do wish you well. I have an ulcer check 5 December..... You have scared me silly. See if I ever miss a dose of carafate again. I will find out where mine was located.

 Don't stress over it. If you aren't having any pain, then you are probably safe.