The "old" stomach

[mhcastellow 16]

How do you know that your old stomach stays healthy? What are the odds for cancer? My surgery has been done, but this is on my mind.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I never thought about that.

[MrsLulu 69]

I would think that if the old stomach wasn't healthy and working correctly, you would have issues with it not producing bile and have bad issues with not being able to have bowel movements. Just my thoughts.

[mizzlaw 130]

I never really thought of this....

[khalilmom90 12]

Good question

[Nel 189]

O_0......something else for me to obsess over. It's a good question, for sure.

[drucella22 31]

I was told by dr. That the stomach is still viable with artery and veins. To me it meant its still alive just not holding food.< /p>

[pookybear 284]

It's still alive and fully functioning. Still creates bile and is reconnected lower on the small intestine where the bile mixes in to break down the food

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

During my surgery prep the nurse had me sign a biopsy agreement and I was told that during surgery my Dr will do the biopsy on the colon and stomach and send it out. If I don't hear anything with in 2 weeks I'm all good. It's been 6 weeks and I guys its all good.

Also I was told that belly fat feeds cancer and the more I loose weight the less I'm at risk for cancer.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**6 weeks post op. CW: 189.8 lbs. ---ONE-DERLAND ---

[mhcastellow 16]

Yes, I understand the function of the stomach, but how would you know if it became diseased? I guess there would be symptoms.

[MrsLulu 69]

I would think severe and painful Constipation would be one of them.

[ECUJenn 116]

My surgeon addressed this during most of our meetings. If you had a history of stomach cancer in your family you should have indicated this on your pre-op form. There is no way to "monitor" the old stomach on a regular basis because they can no longer put a scope down your throat to check it as they can in "non-rny" patient. He says that you should stay in contact with your primary care doctor and surgeon throughout the rest of your life, but unless they check it via sonogram for growths or something on a regular basis it can be difficult to monitor.

That being said he said that again, unless you have a history of stomach cancer in your family then that shouldn't be high on your worry list.

[mhcastellow 16]

Good info. Thank you. No stomach cancer in my family, thankfully.

[khalilmom90 12]

Y'all scaring me

[mhcastellow 16]

Don't be afraid, just be informed. I did it 5 weeks ago, and I've lost 42 pounds. I'd do it again, but be aware the first 2 weeks are tough, but you can do it!