You need special: Diet , after total gastrectomy , as iron , B12 absorption will be impaired you need supplements regularly to monitor levels , as you have no stomach , you have to chew thoroughly , not to eat chunks of food , small quantities more frequently . You may need food supplements like 'ensure' , liquid proteins etc not to loose weight , speak to your surgeon for more info.
Answered 6/24/2014
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