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- How does a person eat if their stomach is removed?
- What happens when stomach is surgically removed?
- What is life like after a gastrectomy?
- Do you lose weight after stomach removal?
How does a person eat if their stomach is removed?
Eating after your gastrectomy
You will need to eat smaller amounts of food more often – six to eight small meals a day. Your doctor or nutritionist may also recommend that you stay upright for some time after eating. Your health care team can help you adjust your diet if you are having problems eating.
What happens when stomach is surgically removed?
After surgery, you'll still have a working digestive system although it will not function as well as it did before. If all or most of the stomach is removed, the gullet will be connected to the small intestine or the remaining section of the stomach.
What is life like after a gastrectomy?
For total gastrectomy, patients can expect to: Spend five to eight days in the hospital after surgery. Lose weight for at least two months. Adjust to a new dietary “normal” over the next several months, as the digestive system heals.
Do you lose weight after stomach removal?
Often the rapid weight loss associated with a gastrectomy is often associated with a loss of muscle mass as well. This can increase fatigue and affect your immune system. The goal is to minimize weight loss if you are at a healthy weight or prevent loss of more than 2 lbs per week if you are overweight.
