I was diagnosed April 1, 2023 with adenocarcinoma the the stomach junction at 70 years old, and staged T3N0 at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. I underwent 25 proton radiation treatments and 5 Carbo / Taxel infusions once a week. I continued to walk 2 miles a day on the treadmill. The radiation and chemo was a non event and I actually gained 3 pounds. I underwent minimally invasive I-L robotic surgery August 1. I had cryoablation on the chest wall nerves for pain management and never experienced any discomfort. I was up walking the halls the next day after surgery. I was discharged after 7 days and was on a feeding tube for one week until I could get enough calories and protein on my own. I was actually doing water aerobics in the pool 3 weeks to the day after surgery. I have experienced no acid reflux, dumping or restrictions on what I eat. I eat all the ice cream, dairy and sugar I want. I eat filet mignon and lobster for Sunday dinner, albeit it at 5 pm so I have plenty of time to digest before bed. I do not take any stomach acid medication. I bought a Sleep Number bed to sleep on a slight incline and have no issues getting good rest. The only life style change I have made is eating smaller meals more frequently. I still have my happy hour cocktails. I have actually gained 5 pounds since being diagnosed almost a year ago. All this being said, I just wanted to convey to you that a lot of us go through the treatment plan without complications. Nobody writes in social media about those, only their horror stories. Social media is what it is, need I say more? But if you are lucky enough to qualify for the surgery, don't turn it down. This procedure is proven to be a cure for this beast. Even your own doctor says it will come back. PET scans do not pick up the microscopic cancer cells floating around in your lymph node highway. And when it does come back, it's stage 4 and there's not much you can do about it other than battle it with chemo. Sorry for being so long winded, but I want you to know there are some of us that go through surgery reasonably well. Good luck in your decision.