I've just joined this forum in desperation.  I had reversal operation two and a half weeks ago (four months after the bowel cancer removal 11cm up in the rectum.) Since operation I am going to the loo about every hour, night and day, but passing either not very much or almost nothing.  I'm better sitting down, as as soon as I stand up, or in particular urinate, I have urgent need to poo.  I wake up several times through the night to poo and can't get a good night's sleep.    My bowel feels full all the time.

My GP and stoma nurse consultant say it will get better in time, but I wonder how long.

I wonder if anyone else has experienced this type of reaction and have things improved.