Partial Gastrectomy Treatment in India

Arjun Bhatia, a 58-year-old restaurant owner...

Arjun Bhatia, a 58-year-old restaurant owner from Delhi, had built his life around food and family. For over a year, he endured persistent, gnawing pain in his upper abdomen, early satiety, and unexplained weight loss. He dismissed it as stress from his busy business until he began vomiting occasionally. An endoscopy and biopsy revealed a localized, early-stage gastric adenocarcinoma confined to the lower part of his stomach. His Surgical Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sharma, recommended a Distal Partial Gastrectomy to remove the cancerous portion while preserving as much healthy stomach function as possible. Arjun was terrified, not just of cancer, but of losing his connection to food, which was central to his culture and livelihood. The laparoscopic procedure went smoothly. The initial recovery in the hospital was challenging as he adjusted to a liquid diet, battling weakness and anxiety. At home, with support from his family and a dietitian, he learned to eat small, frequent, nutrient-dense meals. Six months later, Arjun is cancer-free. He has regained some weight and energy, though he avoids large, rich meals. Emotionally, he moved from fear and loss to profound gratitude. He now sees food not as a business burden but as a precious fuel for life, cherishing simple meals with his family more than ever.