Alex told Evening Extra she was “so thankful” to have received the life changing surgery which has left her with a stoma but admits it has been a hard adjustment.
“I’m still quite emotional every day trying to get used to it,” she said.
“Even little things like looking in the mirror is a little bit tough. I’ve got a bag on my stomach, I’ve got a big scar.
“I empty the bag every four hours-ish, so I’ll never be able to have a full night’s sleep again.
“I love my sleep, so that’s been tough enough. And food as well – I’ll never be able to have some of my favourite foods.”
She has urged anyone with symptoms to go and get checked by a doctor.
“I remember the first time I was asked to do a stool sample, I thought it was the end of the world,” she said.
“No matter how embarrassing the symptom, no matter how tiny the symptom is go to the doctor.”