Hi my husband had a robotic anterior resection 5 weeks ago. No stoma. He is finding it difficult at the moment to deal with the constant feeling of pressure and " needing to go" then not. Also has times of cluster pooing. Its beginning to get him down as he felt so well folliwing TNT prior to surgery. However having the tumour removed and given the all clear has helped. We saw the surgeon last week and he said these symptoms should start to settle around 3 months. Symptoms don't seem to be better or worse with any food types. He does however find it helps if he is distracted. We're hoping these symptoms will settle but are aware they csn take time. What has your experience been? 

Mine took around 5 month to settle  but they do settle in time. It’s early days yet  but you will find things will improve 

Thank you so much. Did you find anything helpful in managing these symptoms in the early days? 

Thank you so much. Did you find anything helpful in managing these symptoms in the early days?