Hi
i had a resection on a rectal cancer on Tuesday. Operation went well although a bit trickier than they expected (of course it was!) With increased bowel movements my bum is quite sore and red. Any guidance on what I can put on, bearing in my how often I am cleaning myself?
TIA
Hi Galligirl Good to hear that the op went well. Yes your bottom can get very sore with all the visits to the toilet. I use quilted toilet paper and then baby wipes with aloe vera. Any nappy cream will help soothe things and if things get really sore then haemoroid cream can help as it has a slightly anaethitising effect.
Fyi - Tesco have a good offer on Huggies wipes for club card holders £7.50 for 12 packs if you have room to store a box full!
Take care
Karen x
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