@@RaneBowenwhy you are not making regular videos to educate total gastroctomy guys. You look so healthy after removal of stomach too. And good weight how is it possible for you to maintain weight
Hi Rane, I just had my stomach removed Monday February 4th. I was so disappointed that they didn't give me any ice cream. I was really looking forward was too it. 😁 It's actually listed as a food that's less tolerable according to the nutritionists in Canada. I stumbled across your videos a couple of weeks before my surgery and it really helped to see someone who had been through it and is living a positive life without looking like they are half dead. So thank you for sharing. It's always been a dream of mine to go to Australia so maybe we can meet up and have a stomachless lunch one day. Cheers, Paul
Hi Paul! Yeah I think some folks don't handle the lactose in ice cream too well, so that is understandable. Would love to catch up if you are ever in this part of the world. Hope you enjoyed the videos!
Hi, I just had 2/3rds of my stomach removed 6 weeks ago and I can eat anything in small chunks, changes your life, no doubt about that! So easy to get full tho'. Glad you're ok.
This is so informative, packed with info, beautifully articulated and I love the sense of humour. I will remember this video (when I misplace my stomach?!) Really awesome video Rane
Rane, your video gives me encouragement because you look healthy and strong, as compared to other folks that have lost a lot of weight and appear gaunt. For many years I've had precancerous cells in my stomach, I do get semi regular scopes to keep things under observation. My biggest problem is that I had been on prescribed acid blockers for decades and these had destroyed my stomachs ability to create its own acids, I'm no longer on any such medication, but the acid has not been reactivated and so I MUST take betaine hcl with pepsin and also apple cider vinegar. Yes, this does help, though my stomach remains VERY sensitive and the last few days I have eaten chocolate and am experiencing great discomfort! In general, my stomach very much impacts the quality of my life and ability to work. I soon will see my gastroenterologist for scoping and discussion regarding the possibly of having my stomach removed if healing is not to be secured. Thanks again for the informative and promising message!
Thanks Vincent, I'm beginning to feel improvements since starting betaine hcl with pepsin and getting on some good quality digestive enzymes. I've also found green tea to be very soothing for my stomach! I'm now doing my best to avoid things that irritate such a coffee, chocolate, spicy and fried foods, alcohol and a lengthy list of other things. I will follow your recommendation of celery juice taken on an empty stomach, I've been reading good things about it ... thanks again Vincent!
Thanks for making this video. I'm 2 years in, and I think my problem at the moment is not general diet (on good days I can eat whatever I want), but the high frequency of "bad days" when nothing will stay down. Does anyone else get those? Typically it's 2 ish days a week, where even my cup of tea won't stay.
Hey Matthew. I do have some days that aren't great, but I'm lucky that I can still keep food down most of the time. Sending best wishes and hope things get better for you
My stomach was removed in July 2023. Having trouble getting ANY food. Lots of pain and nausea. Love the weight loss. Lost 250#'s so far. Going wayyyyy to fast. Loosing clumps of hair as well.
Do you get heartburn without a stomach? I am currently dealing with precancerous cells in my stomach as well as severe GERD. It’s excruciatingly painful. Maybe without a stomach I could cross the GERD off my list
Hello, not sure you are seeing this since video was so long ago. Hope you feeling good and healthy. So i was more fortunate then you about a year ago that i had straight out stomach cancer turns out i had what is called GIST Cancer had a little more than half my stomach and my esophagus valve removed. still struggling to gain weight, most of my problems come from working the hours i do and finding the time to eat, i used to do the majority of eating around 10 or so at night and consisted of steak chicken canned pasta and a bunch of other things not so good for that late at night. now when i get home at same time i get fuller much quicker on far less foods. been stuck on soups latlely with some apple sauce. wondering if you have any other tips. hope this finds you healthy
Hi Brian i have just taken my stomach out its 2monts now .yhoo i have so much difficulty in eating ..but then i went for my appointment and Xrays were taken to see the problem then on 1stNov they will open the channel its tight i am suffering i dont even know what to eat nothing seem to favour me...ensure futurelife for porridge doesn't sit well smoothes too lamb soup butternut soup no can do ...help me these few days to my next appointment in November ihave lost weight too i eva cuate a lot even water 😢😢😢
I am with you! You described me perfectly; except for raw veggies. I can have those with no trouble. But I cannot handle steak hardly at all. Bummer. I am a bit over 1 year from total gastrectomy. Mine was done in NYC by Dr. Yoon.
Hey Rane, how are you? Did you can keep your weight without stomach??? Did you developed SIBO intestine? And can you workout? Sorry so many questions. Hugs from Portugal
Hey mate, I'm good! I am probably pretty big for someone who doesn't have a stomach tbh! I don't think I have SIBO intestine, and I definitely work out, though I have to watch my energy levels. Thanks for the questions!
Helo Rane Currently, I'm at 28 days post-op. My nutritionists said i need to drink 200ml nutrition-densed liquid 5 times a day to fullfill my daily calories needs. How do you drink that much water without stressing out the intestine? Because I tried 3 spoon liquid for every 15 minutes (which took a long time to finish 200ml), and my intestine are rumbling and producing gas. Thanks.
@@RaneBowen yea, i think so, too. I think my stomach can not handle it. Currently, what confused me is that in the morning, I can finish 100ml of milk without problem, but in the afternoon, just the sip of the same milk makes me bloat and vommit Have you been in such a situation? If yes, how you manage it? Thank you
Sorry for the late reply! For me, eating lots of scrambled eggs, smoothies and avocados helped. Small portions, lots of meals. Hope this helps - let me know how you go!
Hi Rane, do you drink alcohol? If so what's your go to? I'm still not allowed while I'm on chemo, but I'm thinking beer won't work any more (too much volume and fizzy). I'm thinking maybe White Russians... I'm not sure if wine might have too much sugar too.
Did you have to have a esophagus built? My total Gastrectomy was in mid 2018. My stomach, partial intestine, partial esophagus plus other organs removed. I was in a feeding tube and PICC line giving me TPN.m since late 2015 when my stomach perforated. Three months after my gastrectomy I had a partial esophagus built to reach directly into my intestines. I went in every 3 weeks to build it, and then every 3 months to dilate it. It's now the size of a boba straw. Unfortunately when I was at my sickest, I was severely malnourished and dehydrated. My perfect teeth began to crumble like chalk! I had to get them all removed. So not only has my entire digestive system been removed, I cannot chew food. It is medically necessary for me to have a full mouth restoration with implants, but insurance doesn't cover it and I cannot afford the $28k! I was told my lifespan is 5-10 years.
Hey buddy, yes there was pain at the beginning, and I was very weak. I started with very gentle workouts, but I was able to do a normal yoga class within 6 weeks of the operation. Thanks for the questions!
@@RaneBowen Thank you for getting back to me. Wow ! It looks like it’ll be a long way, eh? I just had surgery myself and still been fed via tube. Only some broth via mouth. Haven’t started eating any solid food yet. I can’t wait BUT I am also terrified. More importantly, I hope I’ll be able to go back to work eventually soon (?)
It can be scary! I really love scrambled eggs, so that was the first solid food I tried and it helped. I started back at work just a few days a week and that also helped. It takes a while, but soon enough things will feel like a new normal. All the best@@corradodeluca1320
@@giaaig9460 I had surgery in September (the 8th). I had quite a few complications afterwards but now FINALLY I can eat (in small doses and often) anything I want. I am so glad and thankful / grateful 🙏
It goes into the duodenum (small intestine). During the surgery they make a bit of a pouch, and over time it expands, so you can gradually eat more, though Christmas day can be a challenge!
Trade ya! I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 20, at 21 my large intestine ruptured, killing me for 3 minutes, they revived me, and long story short…they also found intestinal cancer, have 4 relapses, had 37 surgeries in total, leaving me with less the 5% of my GI tract, now my internal organs are dying because I don’t have enough intestine to absorb nutrients and liquids, when they from 220lbs, to 130lbs in one year, and cannot gain weight no matter what I eat. Now my kidneys failed because of lack of fluids and nutrients reaching my internal organs, forcing me to go on daily IV infusions at home forever, to keep my internal organs for shutting down. I’m 53, but can only eat less then a cup full of food at a time, as I have zero room inside. My life span has been reduced by 20 years at least, and my body is dependent on IV nutrients and fluids to survive, but it’s barely enough, I’m damaged internally beyond repair. True, I’m lucky to have survived, as I was suppose to die 4 times already, but it’s definitely NOT easy, so I know exactly how it feels! I’d kill to be healthy and be able to eat whatever I want…I’m gutless, literally, but still alive, I plan on prooving my doctors wrong regarding my life span!
OMG That sounds awful - sending my sympathy and best wishes (though I know in the grand scheme of things they don't mean much). You are tremendously brave
@@RaneBowen thank you so much, but there’s one thing I never understand, is what you said, that I’m so brave. I always thought I was a total wimp, I was afraid of my own shadow when I was a kid, I don’t think it’s a matter of bravery, for me it’s the fact that I’m very stubborn, I’ll do anything to survive, because despite how sick I am, I’m still the only caregiver for my elderly parents, who can’t live without my help. I still go to their house many times a week and do everything I can for them so they can stay in their own home. They refuse to go to a nursing home, and I don’t blame them, they’re both 90, I’m lucky to still have both my parents at this age, so it’s not bravery, it’s stubbornness, and the need to stay alive and functioning as long as I can because I’m no good to anyone if I die, and my parents need me desperately. It’s definitely not easy, I play it down, they don’t know how sick I truly am, and that’s the way it stays because I refuse to add to the stress. My mother God love her worries constantly about me because she does know I’ve been through cancer and all those operations, so right or wrong I lie to her and tell her that I’m feeling wonderful even on the days I feel like I’m about to die. I think most people of my situation, and there is a lot of us, all react similarly, we didn’t want to be stuck with this situation but we are so all we can do is make the best of it. If it wasn’t for the love and support of my family I don’t think I would be here, so now it’s my turn to do the same, and while I’ve had to actually call for outside help to care for them because I can’t do it all myself anymore, they don’t know that, as long as they are safe and happy, that’s the only thing that matters to me, and I will do everything I can until my dying day, to make sure it stays that way. What I’ve been through has been absolutely agonizing, I won’t lie about that, but what hurts even more is seeing the people I love most hurting because of me. I can’t allow that to happen, and in a strange way, it’s a good thing because it keeps me going, it gives me a reason to get up in the morning, if I didn’t have them, I don’t really see a reason to keep fighting, but because I do have that reason, I try to remain as positive as I can, and I cherish every second I get to spend with my parents. Luckily longevity runs in the family, we have countless people on both sides living well into their hundreds, unfortunately I’m adopted so I don’t share their genetic strength, but it gives me hope to know that I’ll always have a reason to get up and keep fighting. If I can’t help people, especially people I love that much, then I don’t see a reason to live, because for me, helping others is the main reason to keep fighting for survival. Thanks again, hope you had a wonderful holiday season and have a great New Year’s!
Hi! I can still breathe for sure! I do exercise, a bit. Mostly yoga and calisthenics type things. Sometimes I get dumping syndrome or just really uncomfortable if I don't eat the right food
You just made my diagnosis and upcoming surgery easier to understand. Thank you
I'm so glad!
@@RaneBowenwhy you are not making regular videos to educate total gastroctomy guys. You look so healthy after removal of stomach too. And good weight how is it possible for you to maintain weight
I just had my stomach removed and boy am I having to learn how to eat again. This video was very helpful.
Just had mine removed also and find it hard to find much info about it.
I'm glad this helped you!
Totally agree about it, this video was helpfull
Hi Rane, I just had my stomach removed Monday February 4th. I was so disappointed that they didn't give me any ice cream. I was really looking forward was too it. 😁 It's actually listed as a food that's less tolerable according to the nutritionists in Canada. I stumbled across your videos a couple of weeks before my surgery and it really helped to see someone who had been through it and is living a positive life without looking like they are half dead. So thank you for sharing. It's always been a dream of mine to go to Australia so maybe we can meet up and have a stomachless lunch one day. Cheers,
Paul
Hi Paul! Yeah I think some folks don't handle the lactose in ice cream too well, so that is understandable. Would love to catch up if you are ever in this part of the world. Hope you enjoyed the videos!
I’m about to become stomachless and you’re definitely helping my nerves. Thanks.
So sorry for the late reply - I hope you are going ok!
Hi, I just had 2/3rds of my stomach removed 6 weeks ago and I can eat anything in small chunks, changes your life, no doubt about that! So easy to get full tho'. Glad you're ok.
I hope you are doing ok! Sorry for the late reply!
This is so informative, packed with info, beautifully articulated and I love the sense of humour. I will remember this video (when I misplace my stomach?!) Really awesome video Rane
Thanks so much! I'm really glad you liked it!
Rane, your video gives me encouragement because you look healthy and strong, as compared to other folks that have lost a lot of weight and appear gaunt. For many years I've had precancerous cells in my stomach, I do get semi regular scopes to keep things under observation. My biggest problem is that I had been on prescribed acid blockers for decades and these had destroyed my stomachs ability to create its own acids, I'm no longer on any such medication, but the acid has not been reactivated and so I MUST take betaine hcl with pepsin and also apple cider vinegar. Yes, this does help, though my stomach remains VERY sensitive and the last few days I have eaten chocolate and am experiencing great discomfort! In general, my stomach very much impacts the quality of my life and ability to work. I soon will see my gastroenterologist for scoping and discussion regarding the possibly of having my stomach removed if healing is not to be secured. Thanks again for the informative and promising message!
Thank you so much for your message! I hope that everything goes well. You will be great!
Thanks Vincent, I'm beginning to feel improvements since starting betaine hcl with pepsin and getting on some good quality digestive enzymes. I've also found green tea to be very soothing for my stomach! I'm now doing my best to avoid things that irritate such a coffee, chocolate, spicy and fried foods, alcohol and a lengthy list of other things. I will follow your recommendation of celery juice taken on an empty stomach, I've been reading good things about it ... thanks again Vincent!
Thanks for making this video.
I'm 2 years in, and I think my problem at the moment is not general diet (on good days I can eat whatever I want), but the high frequency of "bad days" when nothing will stay down.
Does anyone else get those?
Typically it's 2 ish days a week, where even my cup of tea won't stay.
Hey Matthew. I do have some days that aren't great, but I'm lucky that I can still keep food down most of the time. Sending best wishes and hope things get better for you
Thanks Rane.
It's not so bad.
Just annoying, and limits the energy I have sometimes.
(Particularly this past week).
Have you tried smoking weed? I do and it keeps me hungry and able to eat.
My stomach was removed in July 2023. Having trouble getting ANY food. Lots of pain and nausea. Love the weight loss. Lost 250#'s so far. Going wayyyyy to fast. Loosing clumps of hair as well.
How are you now???
Yeah I want to know too.
I hope you are doing ok. It's hard for sure...
Well done for doing this clip, thank you 🙂
Thank you!
Do you get heartburn without a stomach? I am currently dealing with precancerous cells in my stomach as well as severe GERD. It’s excruciatingly painful. Maybe without a stomach I could cross the GERD off my list
I very occasionally get heart burn and dumping syndrome, but I'm doing ok
Hello, not sure you are seeing this since video was so long ago. Hope you feeling good and healthy. So i was more fortunate then you about a year ago that i had straight out stomach cancer turns out i had what is called GIST Cancer had a little more than half my stomach and my esophagus valve removed. still struggling to gain weight, most of my problems come from working the hours i do and finding the time to eat, i used to do the majority of eating around 10 or so at night and consisted of steak chicken canned pasta and a bunch of other things not so good for that late at night. now when i get home at same time i get fuller much quicker on far less foods. been stuck on soups latlely with some apple sauce. wondering if you have any other tips. hope this finds you healthy
Hey Brian, I hope you are doing well. All I can say is keep trying! Smoothies can be good. I love scrambled eggs which also helped!
@@RaneBowen Thank you again, may you stay healthy and more then appreciate the well wishes and advice. God bless
Hi Brian i have just taken my stomach out its 2monts now .yhoo i have so much difficulty in eating ..but then i went for my appointment and Xrays were taken to see the problem then on 1stNov they will open the channel its tight i am suffering i dont even know what to eat nothing seem to favour me...ensure futurelife for porridge doesn't sit well smoothes too lamb soup butternut soup no can do ...help me these few days to my next appointment in November ihave lost weight too i eva cuate a lot even water 😢😢😢
I am with you! You described me perfectly; except for raw veggies. I can have those with no trouble. But I cannot handle steak hardly at all. Bummer.
I am a bit over 1 year from total gastrectomy. Mine was done in NYC by Dr. Yoon.
Great to hear! Hope you are tracking well!
Hey Rane, how are you? Did you can keep your weight without stomach??? Did you developed SIBO intestine? And can you workout?
Sorry so many questions. Hugs from Portugal
Hey mate, I'm good! I am probably pretty big for someone who doesn't have a stomach tbh! I don't think I have SIBO intestine, and I definitely work out, though I have to watch my energy levels. Thanks for the questions!
Helo Rane
Currently, I'm at 28 days post-op.
My nutritionists said i need to drink 200ml nutrition-densed liquid 5 times a day to fullfill my daily calories needs.
How do you drink that much water without stressing out the intestine?
Because I tried 3 spoon liquid for every 15 minutes (which took a long time to finish 200ml), and my intestine are rumbling and producing gas.
Thanks.
Wow, that sounds like a lot of water! I actually find water a little easier to digest if it has a splash of apple juice in it. Let me know how you go!
@@RaneBowen yea, i think so, too. I think my stomach can not handle it.
Currently, what confused me is that in the morning, I can finish 100ml of milk without problem, but in the afternoon, just the sip of the same milk makes me bloat and vommit
Have you been in such a situation?
If yes, how you manage it?
Thank you
Total gastrectomy was done due to corrosive injury, lost 25kgs. How do I gain weight asap and how long will it take? I am 20 year old male
Sorry for the late reply! For me, eating lots of scrambled eggs, smoothies and avocados helped. Small portions, lots of meals. Hope this helps - let me know how you go!
I am wondering if you can eat allulose without your stomach or will it cause dumping syndrome?
Sorry for the late reply - I haven't tried it - I'm curious though!
Hi Rane, do you drink alcohol? If so what's your go to? I'm still not allowed while I'm on chemo, but I'm thinking beer won't work any more (too much volume and fizzy). I'm thinking maybe White Russians... I'm not sure if wine might have too much sugar too.
Hi! I do drink the occasional cider. Beer is a bit too hard and fizzy for me. I don't drink much. I'm a cheap date :)
Did you have to have a esophagus built? My total Gastrectomy was in mid 2018. My stomach, partial intestine, partial esophagus plus other organs removed. I was in a feeding tube and PICC line giving me TPN.m since late 2015 when my stomach perforated.
Three months after my gastrectomy I had a partial esophagus built to reach directly into my intestines. I went in every 3 weeks to build it, and then every 3 months to dilate it. It's now the size of a boba straw. Unfortunately when I was at my sickest, I was severely malnourished and dehydrated. My perfect teeth began to crumble like chalk! I had to get them all removed. So not only has my entire digestive system been removed, I cannot chew food. It is medically necessary for me to have a full mouth restoration with implants, but insurance doesn't cover it and I cannot afford the $28k!
I was told my lifespan is 5-10 years.
They needed to move my esophagus down a bit, but otherwise no. I hope you are doing ok!
how much is the maximum quantity you can eat at a time ?
I'm coming close to being able to eat a normal sized meal, now my small intestine has had time to expand a bit
Are You dizzy from time to time ? I have this problem and I dont know how to solve it.
I do get dizzy occasionally. It could be low blood pressure?
I get dizzy if I wait too long to eat? Or maybe you ate too much?
Keep hydrated
Did you feel pain after eating at the beginning or ?
What about being able to work after the operation ? Did it take long ?
Hey buddy, yes there was pain at the beginning, and I was very weak. I started with very gentle workouts, but I was able to do a normal yoga class within 6 weeks of the operation. Thanks for the questions!
@@RaneBowen Can you now eat foods like pizza, pasta, burgers and steaks or ? If so, how long after the surgery?
@@corradodeluca1320 I can now. It's been 8 years since my surgery. I think I was able to eat most things in small portions after a year or two
@@RaneBowen Thank you for getting back to me.
Wow ! It looks like it’ll be a long way, eh? I just had surgery myself and still been fed via tube. Only some broth via mouth.
Haven’t started eating any solid food yet.
I can’t wait BUT I am also terrified.
More importantly, I hope I’ll be able to go back to work eventually soon (?)
It can be scary! I really love scrambled eggs, so that was the first solid food I tried and it helped. I started back at work just a few days a week and that also helped. It takes a while, but soon enough things will feel like a new normal. All the best@@corradodeluca1320
Hello rane..when you done your surgery ?
Hi Salman, a bit over 5 years ago now.
Any trouble keeping hydrated?
Sometimes yes
I was wondering, do you lose a lot of weight without a stomach? And also would you be able to get fit and build muscle?
Hi Gio, I did lose a lot of weight, but I can still exercise and build a bit of muscle.
Hi! How about chia seeds?
China seeds are great!
Rane Bowen c h i n a s e e d s
@@Chris-nv5rm whoops, chia seeds!
Hi, did they also removed your low esophagus sphincter?
Thanks for sharing !
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed!
Do you feel bloating OR what you done with gases which remain produced our body even without stomach
I do!
How did your weight changed overall?
It went down a bit, but I've managed to put it back on. The small intestine stretches over time :)
Hi, Can you tell me what gluten free bread you eat, thanks.
Hey there, sorry for the late reply - we have GF Precinct here in Australia. It's great!
Do you experience dumping syndrome. Low blood sugar?
I definitely do!
So if you can’t eat pasta & bread (carbs) and meat, and no dairy, and sugar… what’s left to eat ?
😪
Everybody is different. I know stomach less that eat pizza, ribs, fish, sea food.
@@giaaig9460 I had surgery in September (the 8th). I had quite a few complications afterwards but now FINALLY I can eat (in small doses and often) anything I want.
I am so glad and thankful / grateful 🙏
I eat all of these things, but I have to be careful about how much. Sorry for the late reply
how to fix problem with gases in bowels ? Thanks.
Alma
I still haven't solved that problem sorry!
neither do I. uh...
Take a walk
Try taking Degas,Charcoal tablets or drink chamomile tea
what type of foods taken after stomach surgery
Hi Ramesh! I can eat most foods now, and I mention a few I do eat in the video
Which brand of gluten free?
Hi Tenacious! The gluten free bread is from Gluten Precinct gfprecinct.com.au/
Where does the food go?
It goes into the duodenum (small intestine). During the surgery they make a bit of a pouch, and over time it expands, so you can gradually eat more, though Christmas day can be a challenge!
Hi Rane
Hi!
You should be mates with Stan Walker
I wish!
Trade ya! I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 20, at 21 my large intestine ruptured, killing me for 3 minutes, they revived me, and long story short…they also found intestinal cancer, have 4 relapses, had 37 surgeries in total, leaving me with less the 5% of my GI tract, now my internal organs are dying because I don’t have enough intestine to absorb nutrients and liquids, when they from 220lbs, to 130lbs in one year, and cannot gain weight no matter what I eat. Now my kidneys failed because of lack of fluids and nutrients reaching my internal organs, forcing me to go on daily IV infusions at home forever, to keep my internal organs for shutting down. I’m 53, but can only eat less then a cup full of food at a time, as I have zero room inside. My life span has been reduced by 20 years at least, and my body is dependent on IV nutrients and fluids to survive, but it’s barely enough, I’m damaged internally beyond repair. True, I’m lucky to have survived, as I was suppose to die 4 times already, but it’s definitely NOT easy, so I know exactly how it feels! I’d kill to be healthy and be able to eat whatever I want…I’m gutless, literally, but still alive, I plan on prooving my doctors wrong regarding my life span!
OMG That sounds awful - sending my sympathy and best wishes (though I know in the grand scheme of things they don't mean much). You are tremendously brave
@@RaneBowen thank you so much, but there’s one thing I never understand, is what you said, that I’m so brave. I always thought I was a total wimp, I was afraid of my own shadow when I was a kid, I don’t think it’s a matter of bravery, for me it’s the fact that I’m very stubborn, I’ll do anything to survive, because despite how sick I am, I’m still the only caregiver for my elderly parents, who can’t live without my help. I still go to their house many times a week and do everything I can for them so they can stay in their own home. They refuse to go to a nursing home, and I don’t blame them, they’re both 90, I’m lucky to still have both my parents at this age, so it’s not bravery, it’s stubbornness, and the need to stay alive and functioning as long as I can because I’m no good to anyone if I die, and my parents need me desperately. It’s definitely not easy, I play it down, they don’t know how sick I truly am, and that’s the way it stays because I refuse to add to the stress. My mother God love her worries constantly about me because she does know I’ve been through cancer and all those operations, so right or wrong I lie to her and tell her that I’m feeling wonderful even on the days I feel like I’m about to die. I think most people of my situation, and there is a lot of us, all react similarly, we didn’t want to be stuck with this situation but we are so all we can do is make the best of it. If it wasn’t for the love and support of my family I don’t think I would be here, so now it’s my turn to do the same, and while I’ve had to actually call for outside help to care for them because I can’t do it all myself anymore, they don’t know that, as long as they are safe and happy, that’s the only thing that matters to me, and I will do everything I can until my dying day, to make sure it stays that way. What I’ve been through has been absolutely agonizing, I won’t lie about that, but what hurts even more is seeing the people I love most hurting because of me. I can’t allow that to happen, and in a strange way, it’s a good thing because it keeps me going, it gives me a reason to get up in the morning, if I didn’t have them, I don’t really see a reason to keep fighting, but because I do have that reason, I try to remain as positive as I can, and I cherish every second I get to spend with my parents. Luckily longevity runs in the family, we have countless people on both sides living well into their hundreds, unfortunately I’m adopted so I don’t share their genetic strength, but it gives me hope to know that I’ll always have a reason to get up and keep fighting. If I can’t help people, especially people I love that much, then I don’t see a reason to live, because for me, helping others is the main reason to keep fighting for survival. Thanks again, hope you had a wonderful holiday season and have a great New Year’s!
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My stomach one part remove 2years back
I hope you are doing well!
Can you still breathe without a stomach? Can you exercise? What happens if you eat certain foods you're not suppose to have?
Hi! I can still breathe for sure! I do exercise, a bit. Mostly yoga and calisthenics type things. Sometimes I get dumping syndrome or just really uncomfortable if I don't eat the right food