Recovery of Gastrectomy

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After the operation the stomach has to be kept empty for a time. So a fine tube passed down through the nose (a nasogastric tube) is left in position so that stomach secretions can be sucked out at regular intervals. In most cases a light diet can be resumed after a few days.