@butterfly58
Actually, I was looking forward to getting back to eating. I didn't have any problems initially, about 4 months post surgery, I developed gastroperesis, or paralysis of the muscles that move food through your new stomach. Doctors thought it was due to damage to my vagus nerve. Eventually, it got better and I eat small, but more frequent meals. Don't get me wrong, the recovery from surgery has been difficult and includes sacrifice, but I'd still choose the same options. I too was stage 3 advanced, so similar to your mom. Best to you and your mom.