A funny thing happened today, I HAD A POO. Sorry to shout but I was amazed. I came in the house and had this pain right low down and thought I just needed to have a wee. I sat on the loo to do the bag at the same time and this pain turned into a little but real poo. Now since I had my first resection 27 years ago I've never had a solid poo like this, I just sat there and chuckled.
I've heard of this happening to others but never dreamed it would happen to me.
My conclusion to the whole affair is it's a messy business, this poo thing, and having to wipe so I'm quite happy with the bag, much cleaner and I go when I want.
blueonthetyne
Jul 30, 2015 7:38 pm
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Jul 31, 2015 8:07 am
Hello, are you saying the poo came from your butt? That means you might have a fistula. I went to the emergency room. It's not normal. I don't think so.
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blueonthetyne
Jul 31, 2015 3:20 pm
I think I know what you mean, but I'm fine. I was told that because I still have a colon at the end, residue builds up and over time this forms into a sort of poo which is discharged naturally. I can't say I enjoyed the experience.
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Bill
Aug 01, 2015 9:23 pm
Hello Blueonthetyne. Thanks for sharing your experience. I used to pass solid lumps from my anus for a time when I first had the ostomy. Apparently, it was due to the healing process and the build-up of mucus from the 'anal stump'. I was not happy about the foul smelling stuff so I irrigated it out for some time. However, gradually the horrid stuff started to clear and now I only have a clear/non- smelling discharge which is easily caught in an incontinence pad. Given the extent of faecal incontinence [prior to the ostomy I feel it's a small price to pay!! Best wishes Bill.
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Aug 07, 2015 9:42 pm
After my ileostomy surgery in 1970, the doctor removed my rectum and bowel, so I am closed up in that area.
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