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

On my way to Harpenden to meet my consultant. Nicely driven Judith Russell. #backseatdriver #worldofcushions #mindthepothole 😂🤪

Enjoyed the first few days out of hospital in the family bubble. 🫧🫧🫧 Just starting to feel ready to reach out a bit more. A short tea and catch up with Justin and a chinwag with the boss on Wednesday.…

That’s a question people have asked – when and how did I first know I had cancer ? A story I am happy to share as it lets me talk briefly about running, use my favourite emoji (💩) and I…

Me and stairs right now 🤪 The kids have to politely wait if they time their plans to go up or down at the same time. I now know what it is like to be a tractor driver in Somerset…

Good to have a visit from the health visitor today. Wounds healing slowly but well. Stoma going fine. Nice to get the reassurance from that amazing team Emphasised the need for slow – listen to the body and don’t over…

Had to smile 😃 maybe shows my age!

Courtesy of Chef Ben and his sous chef Gideon. What a flavour – a superb Butter Chicken with mushroom, spinach & coriander side dish. 😋 Thank you boys 😃

That was an interesting chat with Abi this morning. Paraphrased slightly but “Is recovery from major surgery boring?” For someone like me with ants in my pants usually ( 🐜 🩲)then how do I cope with the low roller recovery…

Love the film, love the Stephen King short story ….. #needtostayawake 😴

What a difference a good nights sleep makes. Managed to find more than one comfortable position last night so able to avoid having to get up to improve circulation Still plenty of pain and can’t sit upright at the moment…