Hello everyone,
I have just joined the group.
I hope everyone is doing okay and not feeling alone. Im like everyone i guess looking for feedback or advice.
Will try and not bore with a long message but after successful tumour removal after 25 rounds of radiotherapy, chemo drugs and a few rounds of chemo (should probably add im 46) and spending 5 weeks in hospital.
After 3 plus months with a stoma i had the reversal late October so im about 12 weeks from reversal.
Id tried to prepare myself for having to run to the toilet constantly. The internet full of such stories!
My bowels moved within a couple of days of the reversal. And when i wenr home i did have some urgency. Cow pawt type movements without being to descriptive. Then it changed to more pelleting.
And very very occasionally more normal movements although thats rare.
Im finding now i can be constipated for 4 or 5 days. Red wine would solve that but not always and if i have it it can be brutal afterwards.
I know its early days. I clearly dont have a blockage but i can feel quite bloated and the stomach spasms are quite painful. Buscopan only does so much.
My gp has suggested laxido to try and nudge the bowel a kick start some normality. She thinks my bowel surgery will of healed ( the wound itself is still painful....more due to nerve damage of course)
And im aware it can take a year to find what will be the base line for what i should then expect is what my normal might be.
I have no support from my stoma nurses now.
I see people suggesting prune choice or flymo (spelling!?)
Im wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences with constipation then urgency? Any advice or tips be much appreciated. I know each case is unique but id appreciate any advice.
Many thanks.
