Hello Lax and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about the difficult time that you have been having.

If you are continuing to lose weight then I would start with either making an appointment with your GP or if you are still being followed up by your surgeon and colorectal nurse then get in touch with them. You need to find out whether you are absorbing nutrients properly which is why you are losing weight.

You may find it helpful to read the information on diet after treatment written by BowelCancerUK.

It would be helpful to keep a diary to see what you are eating. Making sure you are drinking plenty of water.

Colostomy UK have some tips on how you can deal with wind which you might find helpful to look at.

St Marks hospital has some useful dietary advice which you might find helpful to look at.

I do hope that some of these links will be helpful.

Do give the nurses a ring on the helpline if you would like to talk things through. The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine