Kelly i had lower rectal resection 5yrs ago had a stoma which I wanted to keep as I found no problems  with  it and it saves your life, but had complications  so had a reversal going to the toilet 40 times a day but now down to 8.. I used to worry alot about it coming back but got of my backside and embraced  life i do  not moan any more after all there are people far worse of it will get better heads up.

Kelly i had lower rectal resection 5yrs ago had a stoma which I wanted to keep as I found no problems  with  it and it saves your life, but had complications  so had a reversal going to the toilet 40 times a day but now down to 8.. I used to worry alot about it coming back but got of my backside and embraced  life i do  not moan any more after all there are people far worse of it will get better heads up.

Hello Kelly

I totally relate. And also with Ady.

I had major surgery, chemo before and after, ileostomy and reversal. Just had 6m CT and bloods, which oncologist was happy with. Tomorrow is the dreaded colonoscopy. About to start the bowel prep. Going to be a rough 24 hours and I'm just paralysed by the possibility the surgeon finds some recurrence  even though all signs have been good.

Bowels are still adjusting following reversal but gradually improving.

Like others have said, it's hard to return to normal. I think, for me, it's the trauma of it all. It's changed how I see things and has knocked my confidence. I am so grateful to have got through it all so far and for the amazing medical care I've had. But coping with recovery is really hard.