Tumour in the rectal area.
It's been 5 weeks since my operation to remove the tumour and fit a stoma.
However, because my pelvic area was frozen ( scar tissue) they could only remove part of the tumour.
I was referred to a specialist at another hospital, who said the tumour was operable and could be cured.
This time they would need to go in via the abdomen and remove the anus and rectum then site the stoma.
He said this was another huge operation, but wouldn't take place until January 0-24.
The tumour is slow growing and this would be the optimum time to operate, giving me time to recover from my first operation.
Does anyone else have a similar scenario?
Hi Robby63
I am sorry you’re going through this wait for a second op. It must be a lot to process
I haven’t heard of anyone having the same however lots here have had an APR is that the op you’re down for?
I’m keeping you on the top of the forum
With best wishes
Ann
Hi Robby63
How is your recovery going?
I found it very difficult to process healthy food so my diet needed supplements
Meal supplements gave me more energy that may be helpful though my Ileostomy didn’t like them much before my op they did give me a boost
I needed to Power Nap often and listened to my body. The more I pushed the more the fatigue set in
Best Wishes
Ann
