Hello y'all,
I'm 31 and live in Houston, and I joined TCC a little late - I just had my ileostomy reversal after chemo for my colon cancer stemming from FAP. They call it Turcot's syndrome because I had brain cancer when I was a kid, anyone else have this?
I guess I've been in a denial a bit, thinking that I could return to normal after the reversal surgery. I'm accepting that that isn't going to really happen, so that's been an adjustment in itself.
To be honest I just don't know anyone that can relate to my issues, like having to change my diet and lifestyle, so I'm hoping that this can be a bit of a support group.
I'm only a week out from the reversal, and I'm trying to learn the best patterns for my diet, etc (my provider oddly gave me very little helpful information or direction). I'm trying to adhere to a Mediterranean diet that was recommended online. Does anyone have any experience with this, or any other tips?
Hope to chat with y'all soon. Thanks!