Results of colonoscopy

Our hospital has rules that patients are alone. I had all my procedures alone. But with the cancer diagnosis they invited my husband and there was a nurse present 

Hi Crankshaft, my results were not good. I have been diagnosed with bowel cancer. I have to have my whole bowel removed and a stoma bag fitted. I am trying to get my head round it at the minute. 

Hi Attsie Ann I  got my results and they are not good. I have been diagnosed with bowel cancer. I have to have my whole bowel removed and a stoma bag fitted. So worried about coping with the stoma bag! 

Maza

What a blow.

You did sound as if you thought this may be the same as your brothers It’s still a lot to process 

I hope that you have some time to talk to your family. 

Don’t worry about a stoma now. Just think of getting that Cancer out. 
Take care

sending you a hug 

As others have said,just concentrate on getting rid of the cancer.stoma bags arnt that bad and really nothing to be worried about.the nurses in hospital will show you how to change and empty it and it soon becomes second nature it really is easy

Do click on names if you want to see how people get on.

All the best

Kath

Hi Maza, So sorry to hear of the diagnosis and how long it has taken for them to tell you. Now you know what has to happen you can plan better. Hopefully your brothers can help from their experiences. It is all doable as they say, just take one step at a time.

Wishing you a successful outcome, John 

Thank you Ann. I'm just trying to get my head round it atm. I have to be honest I'm scared. 

Thanks John for you support. I can't stop thinking about it atm. I am scared but trying to keep positive. 

Thanks Kath, I'm trying to be positive, but at times it's hard. But I will try. 

Ann my surgeon said he would try to get me in within 4-6 weeks. That's seems long to wait. How long did you wait for surgery after diagnosis?  

Marion