I believe that my surgeon was intentionally vague on the side effects of surgery prior to surgery. At first I was upset with him but now understanding why he did that. Everyone's experience is unique to their own body so you have to learn how your body reacts to your own surgery.I am now almost two years post treatments and on most days have a pretty good handle on my diet challenges. Over the last two years I have lost approximately 80 lbs but have stabilize in the past few months. I was overweight to begin with but now maintain a much more healthy weight.

My main advice is to stay connected to a survivorship program, ask questions, eat smaller and more frequest meals, avoid sugar, separate food from drinks, weigh yourself daily, keep a food diary to learn what works- color code foods that don’t go well.