What are the post gastrectomy complications?
Complications Associated with Gastrectomy
- Pushing food from your stomach to your small bowel too quickly (dumping syndrome)
- Acid reflux.
- Diarrhea.
- Chest infections, including bronchitis and pneumonia.
- Internal bleeding.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Stomach acid leaking into your esophagus, causing scarring and narrowing (stricture)
What is post gastrectomy diet?
Include protein with each meal. Good protein sources include eggs, meat, poultry, fish, nuts, milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese, peanut butter, and tofu. Avoid spicy and peppery foods soon after your surgery. Avoid fatty and sugary foods if they cause discomfort.
How long does it take to heal from gastrectomy?
It is important to avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise while you are recovering so that your belly can heal. You will probably be able to return to work or your normal routine in 4 to 6 weeks.
Can a stomach grow back?
However, many patients wonder if the new, smaller stomach can stretch back to its normal size. It’s a good question and requires us to tell the little deeper into the anatomy of the stomach. The short answer is yes, the stomach can stretch and does so for very good reasons.
Can you live a long life without a stomach?
It may be surprising to learn a person can live without a stomach. But the body is able to bypass the stomach’s main function of storing and breaking down food to gradually pass to the intestines. Absent a stomach, food consumed in small quantities can move directly from the esophagus to the small intestine.
What are the indication of gastrectomy?
These indications are: first, disease of the stomach endangering life; second, such extensive involvement of the stomach that nothing short of total gastrectomy will serve to eradicate the disease, and third, confinement of the disease to the stomach alone.
Can you drink alcohol after a gastrectomy?
Avoid alcohol for the first six months after bariatric surgery. When you get permission to start drinking alcohol again, avoid carbonated beverages and sugary drink mixers. Remember that after surgery, even small amounts of alcohol can cause intoxication and low blood sugar.