Hi, I feel like I’m still recovering but I’m at the end of a very lengthy chemo treatment which I started last July so it will take a while for my body to recover from the chemo. It’s really difficult to put timescales on recovery as everyone is different and I tend to slide up and down the wellness to illness continuum. I made good progress after the surgery and was soon able to drive and do all the usual everyday things you tend to take for granted. The main thing for me was to set small achievable goals each day/week and work towards them . Hope things go well for you.

Hi I had a low anterior resection beginning of August 2017 I was in hospital for 6 days.The 2nd week I was going on short little walks.My biggest anxiety was when I was waiting for the operation.I started chemo Oct 17 it's a 6 month course.Its about little steps and small goals.Having a supportive group of friends helps to make things easier.Everyone has a unique journey will bowel cancer.I found the beating bowel cancer forum really good.It made me feel less isolated.All the best