Hi Pow2025, 

Your poor mum this sounds really tough. There is information on our website on bowel obstruction which I hope you will find useful. I think given that she is struggling with the step 1 fluid only diet and the NHS drinks are too thick or too sweet, it might be a good idea to talk to a medical expert about what possible alternatives she could try or if there is any other way to deal with the bowel obstruction. Give her medical team a call maybe and explain the situation and I hope that they will have some good advice for you. 

Some members of our community may have also experienced this before and I hope that they will have recommendations for you or some useful advice. Our cancer nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm so don't hesitate to get in touch with them if you just wanted to talk things through with them.

I hope that things improve quickly for your mum. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator