Hi I had a APR Dec 2023 for Colo rectal cancer and a permanent Colostomy I struggle with my diet now previously I had a high fibre but now I have to stick to a low fibre otherwise my stoma output increases.prior to my surgery very occasionally I had IBS but increasingly this has got much worse-usually just at lunch. I have de caff coffee stopped having bread very little fruit I’m not sure what to do any suggestions.Thankyou
Hi Wayhay and a very warm welcome to the Community but I am sorry to hear about the journey you have been on and the challenges you are having.
Navigating a cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help you a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
This New to Community area is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend that you join and put up your own post in our dedicated Colon Cancer support groups.
This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support. To connect in with the group please click on the link below…….
Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer
Ileostomy, colostomy and stoma support
……. and when the group pages open you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
You can then introduce yourself to the group by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post]or [+] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support or just a listening ear.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
