Paul, log your poos and your meds. If you go a few days without a poo it can bring a whole world of new problems you don't want. Coloxyl stool softener is good, but it wasn't enough for me on its own. After 7 pooless days I was hospitalised for the worst 5 days of my life. Movicol is vile stuff, but it works and pushes everything through.

Its wise to have a "go bag" with just a few basics in case you get hospitalised for anything.

Keep the calories and hydration going and keep on top of your pain, don't try to "tough it out". Chin up you are doing well.