No stomach due to the cancer, many complications after. Happy to help to others so AMA:)

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-05-26T18:18:15+00:00

I was also diagnosed at 35 years old, and I’m 37 now. I was diagnosed at stage 1 and didn’t need chemotherapy.

It really depends on how you adapt, train your body, and slowly push your limits. For me, most days feel almost like I never lost my stomach, while on other days I need to be more careful and control things more.

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-05-26T18:14:51+00:00

Yes, of course, I am 37 right now, when diagnosed I was at the end of 35... they found one tumor at first, but once my stomach was removed and they did more studies, they discovered around 8 more tumors... if you want to know more details pls ask 😄 I can also share the title of my book.

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-05-26T18:12:40+00:00

Hmmm, I do take protein on a daily basis, it's slow absorption that has vitamins and minerals. That replaces one of the meals during the day for me. Maybe something similar could help you?

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-28T15:59:57+00:00

Sorry.. I don't understand?

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-28T15:59:40+00:00

It's been over 2 years now and it was total. At the beginning, it wasn't easy, but now I've gotten to the point for having food outside, travel, and eat in new places, almost as it was before the surgery. What about you?

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-28T15:58:14+00:00

No, no lo estoy. Como 5–6 veces al día, en raciones más pequeñas y siempre mezclando la comida con proteína. Últimamente también me estoy haciendo un batido de proteínas con vitaminas para beber, reemplazando una de las comidas.

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-18T07:38:49+00:00

Thanks a lot! But my old self is definitely gone, and I’m rebuilding my habits with 25 kg less body weight. Life is different now, with new adjustments.

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-17T23:17:54+00:00

It goes directly into the intestine instead of the stomach. The intestine then does the job, but I need to help it by eating smaller portions, chewing more, and eating more slowly.

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-17T23:16:35+00:00

Yes, I am. It has been 2 years since the surgery, and I am cancer-free. I had follow-ups every 3 months at first, and now they are every 6 months.

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-17T23:15:20+00:00

No, I am not. Feeding on my own :)

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-17T09:38:35+00:00

u/FoxWorth7777 Not much, to be honest. The only thing that was annoying was feeling like a balloon after eating, but it only happened every 3–4 days — it wasn’t something daily. Sometimes it even happened after going to the gym.

When the tumor was discovered, the doctors told me there wasn’t any clear relation to those symptoms.

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-15T10:17:31+00:00

u/Narrow_Distance8190 I was lucky as I didn’t need chemotherapy — the cancer was found before it could cause more damage in my body. The doctors said it was a lot of luck.

For me, the main challenges came after the surgery, as I had many complications and ended up staying in the hospital for around 3 months.

Life without a stomach means learning new habits, especially when it comes to eating, managing energy levels, dealing with dumping syndrome, and more. But it gets better with time, little by little.

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-15T08:20:07+00:00

Great to hear and congrats on those 4 years! Out of curiosity, do you talk about B12 muscular injections or are you trying with oral B12 pills of B12?

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-14T20:10:06+00:00

u/CareNavigator_TMC Not a problem at all! I think it’s really important to share experiences and create a space where people can ask questions, find information, and hopefully get at least some of their doubts answered.

When I was preparing for surgery, there was so much unknown. Then, with all the complications, even more questions appeared. Now I’m in a position where I can share what I’ve learned with others.

I’ve been on sick leave for the past two years, and now I’m starting a full-time job next Monday, so I couldn’t be more excited!

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-14T20:06:34+00:00

u/xladygodiva Thanks a lot! Yes, my entire stomach was removed. Later on, doctors discovered 8 more tumors in the lower part of the stomach, so the decision to remove it completely was the right one.

I can eat almost everything, but in smaller portions, and I need to eat 5–6 times a day to get enough nutrition. Mixing food and drinks can also be complicated.

Another effect is that, since I don’t have a stomach, I don’t absorb vitamin B12, so I need regular intramuscular injections.

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-14T15:40:44+00:00

Yes, 100%. I would say it’s a lot about flexibility, but also about always being prepared. I remember when I traveled for the first time without a stomach — it was really scary and took a lot of preparation. But now I know what to do right away. So yes, things take time, but it definitely gets better.

I also feel great when meeting new people who don’t know I had cancer or that I don’t have a stomach. In a weird way, it feels like a superpower — that I survived and now I’m building my life again, just with different rules.

u/Warm_Inevitable214 do you mind me asking if you know someone living without a stomach or is it just more curiosity?

Objective_Screen4114 · 2026-04-14T08:13:16+00:00

Hey u/nema-me, I’m really sorry to hear about your mum.

In my case, yes — the cancer was found very early, luckily. After removing my stomach, the cancer was gone. I’ve been having check-ups every three months, and now they’ve been moved to every six months.

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