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Stomach removal?

Jul 17, 2008 12:29PM - 2 comments
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I have a friennd that is like a mother to me! She is having to undergo a stomach removal because of many years of stomach problems. The only other solution would be to have a pacemaker put in to help with her issues but this would cost her $50,000.00 and is not coverd by her medicaid or insurance. I have heard the life expectancy on this kind of surgery is not very long. She has sufferd so much in her life and I think right now in this state of mind dying is probably some sort of relief to her. I personaly think she is way to young to die and I am trying to find some way to help her! If anyone has any advice for me please let me know. There is not much time left and there has got to be something that can be done! I am at my wits end and have no clue where to start!
Thanks, Amy

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by foolo, Aug 03, 2008 07:39AM
hi, amy,
i'd like to share my experience. i am a chinese male aged 68. i had undergone gastretomy last march. before my surgery, i only suffered stomach ache very occasionally. but i lost 20 pounds in weight within half year which i mistook it for a successful  weight loss program. the diagnosis was stomach lymphoma. the removal of the whole stomach with spleen was necessary. 'cause i had gallbladder stones so it was advisable to have it taken out. the whole surgery took six and half hours. luckily, i recovered very well. perhaps i had good health as an old man, i had not suffered from high blood pressure, high chlorestorol level and that kind of symtoms adhered to old people.

now i can lead a normal life. i can take in any kind of food as usual only at 80% of what i took before.i can also take in fatty substances such as cheese in small amount. i have to chew very thoroughly and swallow slowly. i had to be very careful with my dentures. so my opinion is that the removal of the whole stomach is no problem. Only that we have to listen to the medical advice and trust to God.

Jonathanfoo

by Marti5, Aug 28, 2008 05:34PM
Hello to anybody on this site. I'm new to this site and am seeking answers to my mother's ailments, hoping someone could point me in the direction on how to ask one of the doctors directly, listed, a question relating to her. I've selected on their name & title but don't know how to send or where to click to write them directly. Any response would be appreciated. Thank You,

Marti

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