Regarding my operation

[Sannyboop]

Hi that’s me going in to have operation to remove tumour from bowel tomorrow.. the doctors are quite optimistic that they will be able to remove full tumour and I won’t need a bag .. I’m just looking for any advice on best way to get back on my feet again after the operation, what can I expect, will I be able to do things , just any advice would be appreciated thank you x

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Dear Sannyboop

Hope all goes well with your operation and it is encouraging to hear that the doctors hope to remove the full tumor and without the need for a stoma bag.

Bowel cancer UK have a great website with lots of information that you may find useful: bowelcanceruk.org.uk/

From this link you will find all the information on bowel surgery and your after care and what to expect: bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-...

This is the booklet on bowel cancer surgery: bowelcancerorguk.s3.amazona...

You may wish to email the helpline nurses at Bowel Cancer UK: [e-mail]

All the very best

The Roy Castle Support Team

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Dear Sannyboop

Bowel Cancer UK also have an online forum, this is the link: community.bowelcanceruk.org...

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team