Surgery was last Tuesday.
I was discharged from the hospital on Monday.
The operation was a success!
I can now add "Cancer Survivor" to my resume.
The gory details:
Operation lasted about three hours.
I received four units of blood during the procedure.
I had 80% of my stomach removed.
My recovery in the hospital was rapid and amazed my surgeon who stated that
my attitude had lots to do with that.
I replied that he had no small responsibility in this matter.
The staff at the hospital were the best!
And, BTW, anyone who dares to dump on the Canadian health care system in my
presence had better watch out!
Back home now I am learning how to live with my tiny tummy which should
return to a (more or less) normal size over the next six months.
I have been told that I will lose 10% of my present body weight during that
period.
Not a problem as that should bring me back to my traditional 'fighting
weight'.
Suprisingly, I have few dietary restrictions.
Miniature and frequent meals go without saying.
Ground meats are OK. Large pieces are a no no for a while.
All indigestable fruit parts (skins, pith etc.) are off limits.
The rest of the cautionary advice seems to merely match the current thinking
regarding a healthy diet.
One caution from my surgeon; Avoid chicken breasts!!!
He has apparently seen so many complications arising from eating these
things that he essentially believes they are evil.
I concur and have no problem eliminating them from my diet.
I have been given the green light to travel in December and my first move
after being discharged was to book a ticket to Honduras for the 7th of
December.
I figure that those tropical breezes will further accelerate my recovery.
I wish to thank all of you who expressed your support and prayers.
Sincerely.
Ken.
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