Bowel cancer post op problems

Hi , I had a diffrent cncer journey but yes full of post treatment challenges.

I see you did join the Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer forum. It may also be worth putting this post up in there as some folks do stick around after treatments.

All the best. 

Hi pollylilly that's great news that your beastie is gone. I'm just a little ahead of you I had my op 28th Feb with temporary ileostomy. Also got the good news that my beastie was successfully removed. I felt exactly like you very down I was a totally different person crying at the drop of a hat. I think it's the effects of major bowel surgery the bowel doesn't like to be rummaged around. I lost weight too but after about 6 weeks I started to feel a tiny bit better an it's got better by the week although I feel more tired than before. Try to keep eating little and often white foods ,rice pasta potatoes and cake ! Best wishes that you feel better as the days go on. Vanessa x

Hi Vanessa, thank you for replying, I'm sat here so down at the moment, iv been to the toilet 22 times since 6am this morning, each time, it's just a tiny piece of mushy waste, but feels so heavy while I am sat there, it is making me feel so exhausted. I'm just under 2 weeks to get to your place, and I really hope I start to feel better, I feel more confident after reading your message Vanessa, it is so good that people know have been on the same journey understand where you are. Thank you again Vanessa xxxx

Thank you Mike, it's so reassuring when you can let out how you are feeling, and get advice, or just kind words when you feel low, xxx

, well done for getting through the operation, and great news that it was successful. Sorry you are having such horrible after effects. I am 2 years post treatment, and was given the all clear in April. I had the opposite of your experience-constipation. 

Have you seen your GP? It sounds to me that you are becoming dehydrated with the diarrhoea. You could do with drinking some Dioralyte to replace salts and fluids. You could also do with some Fortisip or similar to give you some calories and vitamins. The consultant will probably give you something for the diarrhoea. Have you phoned your specialust nurse or key worker for advice? This would help. If you continue to feel so ill over the bank holiday it might be best to phone 111. Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon.