Sharing my journey through bowel cancer from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

A simpler one today and one that will be familiar to anyone who has had an operation recently. Managing the risk of blood clots post-operation. Something we had to follow with Isaac after he broke his leg 5 years ago.…

My first walk out with Finley for nearly 4 weeks. Gideon took control of the lead. Finley just about coped at my reduced pace. Let them head off onto the woods for a longer sniff around (Finley not Gideon!🙂) What…

Good to have a visit with the community nurse today. She was happy with progress. Wound healing and looking ok. Some good tips for what to look out for in regards to infection. A few handy hints for stoma checking…

Good to have seen Michael, Caroline and mum today after Graham called over on Monday. #bestchauffeuers. #brothers ❤️❤️ 😃😃

Can’t believe it is now just over 3 weeks since the operation. Checking in to do my weekly update on the pain levels In summary, much better. Still need pain relief for the wound – first thing especially. But the…

A long listen but worth it – sums up where I am now beautifully 😀😴😱 www.instagram.com/reel/C_QCTx0iJ2o/

Here’s a challenging one. How to update on the not just the physical but mental challenges of knowing I will have a stoma for life. I guess this is probably the biggest change for me that goes beyond recovery –…

Slight exaggeration but made it up the hill to the top of the road. 3 weeks on from last seeing this view the day of my operation. Still can’t believe it is 3 weeks now. Recovery on track. 💪 (followed…

A slightly lighter topic today. Still one that plays a crucial part in the healing process – maybe underrated? The good news is that Fitbit tells me that this week I am getting 7-8 hours. Where would be without tech?…

When Finley met Dudley! Lovely to see Helen this afternoon with their new puppy Dudley. Finley gave him his usual grumpy old dog treatment – ignored Dudley as much as he could and one loud bark! Dudley such a cute…