u/Gioia-In-Calabria

I was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer exactly three months ago. A week later, I had a bypass done since the tumour growing in there had completely blocked my duodenum and I ended up with a nasogastric tube to empty my stomach and was fed parenterally for some time.

Having lost five kg before the diagnosis, I lost a further three and was down to just 44kg when I left the hospital a month later. I’ve been struggling to eat throughout this entire time and lately, though it seems my stomach can accommodate a ‘normal’ portion of food, I end up with all sorts of issues afterwards and my weight continues to drop.

My stomach feels big and very tight and it rumbles non-stop, I seem to burp and pass a lot of wind and over the last three days, I’ve been getting these painful spasms that come in waves every ten minutes or so and twice, despite taking my anti-nausea meds, I brought up two of my meals and drinks.

I’ve read about a SIBO breath test and aim to see if I can get one done next week, but I thought I’d ask if anyone has experienced similar stomach troubles and if there’s anything they can recommend I do while I wait to see the doctor on Monday.

I’m on chemo and besides being sick a bit more with each additional round, the other side effects are not too harsh and my greatest concern is that I’m getting too thin and I worry it might affect me in other adverse ways.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and to anyone who has any advice for me, it would mean a lot.

All the best you all. ❤️

The very kind gentleman who responded to my request has just delivered my beverages. He not only declined payment, but offered to help with anything else in the week if needed.

I didn’t expect such generosity and warmth when I first posted and I’m moved and inspired to learn that there are indeed some very good souls out there.

For my part, I plan to avail myself to serve others as I’ve just been taken care of once I’m back on my feet and I’d also like to encourage anyone else who has the time to please do likewise. I can’t tell you just how much this means to me.

Thank you, kind Sir! May your days be many and be filled with everything that is good, joyous and beautiful.

As the title reads.

The shops in the building are on strike and the Krankenhaus itself hasn’t received its own supplies.

I need about three litres and would also be willing to pay for your time so, please let me know and I’ll be greatly thankful.