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Former patients helping new patients

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INFORMATION/FACTSHEETS

Booklets Former Patients Helping New Patients

This is our general information leaflet:

A Guide to Life After Oesophageal/Gastric Surgery

Frequently described as a �bible� for recovery from this surgery.

Swallowing – Nutrition When It’s Difficult

For those not having surgery
For those with swallowing difficulties whilst waiting for surgery
For those who have a stent fitted

All available to download from this website, by post on request (free of charge to all individuals and NHS staff).

Restaurant cards asking for a small portion of food due to a medical condition are available in English, French, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian

Toilet urgency cards are currently available in English, French and Italian.

There are also factsheets available written by experts on physiotherapy after surgery, dietary factors after surgery, travel Insurance