Hi Rick Thanks for your reply and the man hug! You help put a positive aspect on the whole thing and you’ve got a sense of humour about it which is what’s needed I think. On the countdown now so hopefully I will have a positive outcome to it. Glad you are doing so well from your op.   Col ... View more

Well said. Having my total gastrectomy on 13 September. I have your words imprinted in my brain ... View more

Hi many thanks for your reply. Maybe I might give the belly pork a miss too. Having my PET scan on Friday then visit surgeon on 2nd August to discuss PET results (hopefully no spread) and when surgery will be. I have been on a nasal feeding tube into the small bowel for 2 months now so am used to it but will be glad when it’s removed. Was your feeding tube through your nose or something different? I haven’t been able to east a meal for months now only small bits of things, can’t even drink water so that’s why I had to have feeding tube put in. Can’t wait to be able to enjoy some food again.   once again thanks and appreciate your best wishes   Col ... View more

Hi Rick, have been reading your comments online. I was diagnosed with Linitis Plastica (a type of stomach cancer) in April 2019. Have had 4 FLOT chemos and due to have my stomach out. What I would like to ask you is have you tried any beer or wine yet or have you tried to eat belly pork? Thanks   Col ... View more