Hello Ck_ and thanks for posting

I am sorry to hear about your situation and appreciate how you are wanting to get your life back as best you can.

Unfortunately many patients who have undergone bowel cancer surgery do have a change in bowel habit for a while after treatment. Usually this is temporary that resolves with time but sometimes this can go on for longer.

There is more information about this here.

It can be very difficult for patients when they experience continuous diarrhoea and it does sound like you are doing the right thing in eating a low ( fibre) residual diet. Taking loperamide and other medication to try and ease diarrhoea can be helpful when trying to get out and about but of course isn't ideal in the long term.

I understand it can be difficult to get hold of doctors and nurses but do persist in trying to speak with one your team. They will be able to assess you to make sure nothing else is going on and can provide further advice on how to best manage your bowels.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Best wishes,

Naomi

Hello Ck_ and thanks for posting

I am sorry to hear about your situation and appreciate how you are wanting to get your life back as best you can.

Unfortunately many patients who have undergone bowel cancer surgery do have a change in bowel habit for a while after treatment. Usually this is temporary that resolves with time but sometimes this can go on for longer.

There is more information about this here.

It can be very difficult for patients when they experience continuous diarrhoea and it does sound like you are doing the right thing in eating a low ( fibre) residual diet. Taking loperamide and other medication to try and ease diarrhoea can be helpful when trying to get out and about but of course isn't ideal in the long term.

I understand it can be difficult to get hold of doctors and nurses but do persist in trying to speak with one your team. They will be able to assess you to make sure nothing else is going on and can provide further advice on how to best manage your bowels.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Best wishes,

Naomi