I generally do not use discussion forums but I thought it may help those who have recently been diagnosed with stomach cancer.

  I was diagnosed with stomach cancer in May 13 following a visit to the Doctors with indigestion (wife nagged me thankfully). Like all, no doubt, I had a course of Chemo then an operation to remove the stomach totally. I was given a 'false stomach' in as much as a piece of my intestine was placed where my stomach had been to make a future stomach (this would never actually replace it but would expand to hold food in reasonable quantity). I was told that I would be in Hospital for ten days at least but more likely longer. However I appeared to have been one of those lucky types and after 7 days they said I could go home. I then continued, after a month, with Radio and Chemotherapy. Both of which finished in February 2014.  I understood that I would be eating very small amounts for at least six months if not a year.  However this did not happen because I started eating quite normally after Christmas 2014. (must admit did overdo it the first time, well it was Christmas and the family were over,  and had Dumping Sydrome - very heavy cramp in the intestines). Since then I have simply eaten normally with no other side effects. In fact I was not affected at all by the Chemo or Radiotherapy or really the operation., my wife Made me rest for a week once I got home, however I didn't feel as though I needed to.  I have put this down to having a positive attitude and not worrying about Cancer at all (I think my wife did that for me). 

Can I take this opportunity to thank Dr Kristopic of the Bath Royal United Hospital for operating on me, he did a wonderful job. Also to the unnamed Doctor who stitched me up. Marvelous stitching almost invisible and certainly going that way now.

Of course a gratefull thanks to all the nurses in Bristol Royal for putting up with me for the week I was with them and for putting up with my silly jokes.

Sorry it was long winded but thought I would share what happened to me with the hope that it will help someone else