Hello, Im 53 diagnosed October 2015 had colonoscopy 6 weeks after, bowel recetion surgery 2 weeks after. I was in hospital for 13 days had to wait until the bowel woke up. Apparently its common that the bowel can go to sleep its called ileus. Found out it when to my liver so had 6 treatments of chemo, not the greates as it plays up with your nerves and you cant touch anything cold or drink cold drinks for around 4 days, then all comes good. Also moods change really quickly, and this has caused possibly a breakup of relationship with my girlfriend its very disappointing as she has been great support until now. It can be really stressful on partners.
So now Im going in for a scan next week and then possibly surgery again, so thats my story so far. Emotionally its very hard because you dont know what the future is going to be.But Im just putting my trust in my doctors and getting counselling which really helps. All that I can say just be strong and try to be positive and rely on people that support you.
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