I’m 18 months post op, however since having my lymph nodes removed in my groins I’ve developed lymphoedema in my left leg and weakness/numbness in my thigh causing me to use a stick, (which I hate using I’m only 58) Following my op, which was successful thankfully, I had an infection in one of my wounds and I’ve developed a rectovaginal fistula. I’m going to see the surgeon in January to discuss having a procedure to repair the leak in my bowel and will need a temporary stoma bag fitting. This is something else I’m trying to get my head around and it’s affecting my depression daily. I used to go out with friends a lot before my cancer diagnosis but during my diagnosis I was made homeless and the council relocated me 5 miles away from my friends who were my support group I put on a brave face when around my family, I have to collect my 3 grandchildren from school now too as my daughter has a full time job. She was brilliant when I was house bound after my cancer operation but I’m worried how I will cope after my bowel surgery as I won’t have the support I had previously. Please can anyone give me any advise or direct me to support groups.
PS. I’ve been to Drs today and I’ve put in weight so they’ve advised me to try and lose weight but I’m struggling daily