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What to do? Husband won’t drink enough 6 months after Ivor lewis
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Nov 3, 2025 | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
@suensteve17
We are in South Island Timaru. My husband had his Ivor Lewis op in Christchurch. Beef and choc are also off the menu for him…and other foods that cause him reflux..lots to learn. He was 74-76 kgs b4 he was diagnosed…down to 56 kgs now. Hes 6 ft 2…so very thin. He can’t gain weight and is in ch ch now just had a Jtube feeding tube operation. Hopefully that will help him.
Deb
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I really hope it helps. I initially lost about 20 kgs then put it back on then it all fell off again. We are in Christchurch. I would be keen to in know who the surgeon was.
I have to be careful about everything I eat but I think I am slowly making progres. My biggest issue I think is a lack of physical ability to do the things I used to do. It's also frustrating going out for a meal with friends these days as all I can manage is an entree however I just keep reminding myself that I'm here and nearly wasn't in numerous occasions. Gotta stay positive