The number of years to return to normal after total gastrectomy is mainly related to individual patient’s condition, which should be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and should not be generalized. Usually, patients who undergo total gastrectomy are gastric cancer patients, and the cure rate of early gastric cancer is higher. After total gastrectomy, patients’ wounds can generally heal in about 10-14 days, and can be effectively recovered within six months, while functional recovery takes about one year. However, even if fully recovered, the digestive function is different from that of normal stomach, and patients may often experience discomfort after eating, such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, bile reflux and other symptoms, which need to be closely observed. In addition, if the patient’s postoperative condition is poor, or if the patient’s physical condition is poor before performing total gastrectomy, the recovery time will be relatively prolonged, and in severe cases, recurrence may occur and even lead to death. Patients are advised to eat small and frequent meals and avoid irritating foods. In addition, since total gastrectomy is prone to malnutrition, patients can take some drugs to supplement nutrition and qi and blood.