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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

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Only 6 weeks after the op so i know ive got a long way to go but just have a few questions and hoping someone can answer them.

I feel tired alot, when can i expect to begin to feel my normal self again? Is 3-6 months about right as thats what i have heard. Also i seem to have...

I feel tired alot, when can i expect to begin to feel my normal self again? Is 3...

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•12 years ago

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Base of stomach formed right angle constriction (not pylorus) and causing aspiration. Any one else experienced this and is there an op ?

After oesophagectomy in 2007 I have now started to have bad reflux and aspiration leading to aspiration pneumonia at Christmas. Medics thought it was narrowing...

After oesophagectomy in 2007 I have now started to have bad reflux and aspiratio...

malwel

•12 years ago

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Merendino interposition - 6 month update

For those who have not seen my previous posts on this farely rare op, its for T1 cancer of the oesophagus and stomach where a length of jejunum (intestine),...

For those who have not seen my previous posts on this farely rare op, its for T1...

medway

•12 years ago

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NHS survey about booking hospital appointments

I received the following e-mail from Hertfordshire LINk. If anyone would like to contribute to the survey, please copy the link below into your browser. G...

I received the following e-mail from Hertfordshire LINk. If anyone would like to...

Spikey

•12 years ago

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should i be worried

hi all, i am worried sick. i do have docs appt next week, but just wanted to ask if anybody could shed some light on this. i dont think i have O S just...

hi all, i am worried sick. i do have docs appt next week, but just wanted to ask...

cameron

•12 years ago

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Family Support

When I was first diagnosed with cancer, it came as a big shock and at times still cant believe I`ve had cancer. As time seems to have flown by from the time I...

When I was first diagnosed with cancer, it came as a big shock and at times stil...

Mick

•12 years ago

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5 Year Milestone

Hi Guys I'm celebrating today as I had an appointment with my consultant this morning and he has discharged me. I am now 5 years down the line and he said...

Hi Guys I'm celebrating today as I had an appointment with my consultant this m...

SteveJ

•12 years ago

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it is 16 months ago since I had my Ivor Lewis op, but I am still experiencing pain & discomfort on the side of the op.

I still cannot sleep on my right side. Also I am experiencing sweating & I feeling faint, which I have been told is down to a sugar problem, when I have...

I still cannot sleep on my right side. Also I am experiencing sweating & I ...

JanA

•12 years ago

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Thanks for sharing

Thanks to everyone who has written about stretches and ppi medication in the past. I have just returned from hospital where I had a little stretch. Some...

Thanks to everyone who has written about stretches and ppi medication in the pas...

juliamac

•12 years ago

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Tightening after eating

Hi all - am asking this question on behalf of my prtner who had his Ivor Lewis in December 2011 - he has been having a problem with his stomach - or what is...

Hi all - am asking this question on behalf of my prtner who had his Ivor Lewis i...

Lynleahy

•12 years ago

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cancer of theoesophagus

i would like to thank all who ansered my blog I have had a endoscopyand it has been romoved successfully THANK YOU all again...

i would like to thank all who ansered my blog I have had a endoscopyand it has...

henry

•12 years ago

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Mucus build up and throwing up!

Dad diagnosed with OC and metastasis to lymph nodes, liver and lungs. Also gastritis. The build up of mucus and throwing it up almost once every 30 to 60...

Dad diagnosed with OC and metastasis to lymph nodes, liver and lungs. Also gastr...

celticbreeze

•12 years ago

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It's back but did it ever go?

I wrote that since returning from your wonderful country on the 2nd of May I had been having symptoms which were consistent with a brain tumor. On Tuesday...

I wrote that since returning from your wonderful country on the 2nd of May I had...

Shortshanks

•12 years ago

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Free Electric bed available

Dawn Williams, our patient support manager in Solihull has been asked whether any member of the OPA would like a brand new, unused Abberley Single Electric...

Dawn Williams, our patient support manager in Solihull has been asked whether an...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Weight gain-Amitriptyline has helped me with my symptoms.

As some of you may be aware, I am now just after 5 years post. I have to say that it been a difficult 5 years, primarily due to constant weight loss, nausea...

As some of you may be aware, I am now just after 5 years post. I have to say tha...

jay2908

•12 years ago

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6 months after Op

I am now over 6 months from my operation ( 5/7 of my stomach & 50mm from my oesophagus) and do not seem to be improving. I feel sick most of the time and...

I am now over 6 months from my operation ( 5/7 of my stomach & 50mm from my oeso...

John34

•12 years ago

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OPA Annual general meeting May 2012

I would like to thank the committee for an enjoyable and interesting meeting. Being 3 months post op I attended the meeting with a little intrepidation, not...

I would like to thank the committee for an enjoyable and interesting meeting. Be...

Mick

•12 years ago

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Blue badge

Has anyone tried to claim a blue badge as we get a little tired after a little and also we walk slightly slower at first so even a temporay one would be a...

Has anyone tried to claim a blue badge as we get a little tired after a little a...

hunsdon

•12 years ago

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All posts for May 2012

Only 6 weeks after the op so i know ive got a long way to go but just have a few questions and hoping someone can answer them.

Base of stomach formed right angle constriction (not pylorus) and causing aspiration. Any one else experienced this and is there an op ?

Merendino interposition - 6 month update

NHS survey about booking hospital appointments

should i be worried

Family Support

5 Year Milestone

it is 16 months ago since I had my Ivor Lewis op, but I am still experiencing pain & discomfort on the side of the op.

Thanks for sharing

Tightening after eating

cancer of theoesophagus

Mucus build up and throwing up!

It's back but did it ever go?

Free Electric bed available

Weight gain-Amitriptyline has helped me with my symptoms.

6 months after Op

OPA Annual general meeting May 2012

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