Hi

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I'm new on here 3 months ago I had part my bowel removed but am still having problems going to the toilet has anyone else please experienced this.

I am due back in work but my bowel habits worry me

Thankyou

Artsie over 3 years ago

Hi Kylkimry

Welcome could you specify your procedure.

There will be lots of members here with advice. I’ve had an ileostomy so Im sorry I can’t help.

Ann
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Kareno62 over 3 years ago

Hi Kylkimryand welcome to the board. Are you experiencing constipation or diarrhoea? I’ve attached a booklet to have a look at and also a link to a recent interview that was done with a gastroenterologist which was really interesting

https://bowelcancerorguk.s3.amazonaws.com/Publications/RegainingBowelControl_BowelCancerUK.pdf

https://community.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/forum/22519-ask-the-expert-video-q-a-regaining-bowel-control

Take care

Karen x

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Kylkimry over 3 years ago in reply to Kareno62

Thanks I resection surgery for colon cancer now 3 months on sometimes when I eat it just goes through me and other times I can be constipated and then within 5 min have the runs because of this I'm scared of going back to work