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Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

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That's interesting and implies that the rectal wall is trying to correct a rare situation by just producing excess mucus. That's new information for me as all I've been told is that the cells are only doing what's natural. But 250ml a day would not be 'natural' for a rectum with digested food passing through it.

I don't like to grumble as it doesn't hurt and a pad more or less sorts out the problem. But it could take a pretty big pad to deal with my 'peak flow'.

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Yes, it does take a longer pad and a little thicker but it does help so it isn't always running now my leg. HAHA terrible visual, I hate it. I hate it! but have found no solution. I just can't see having another operation to get that colon stump removed, they call that a barbie butt. I have also read a lot of terrible surgeries about closing the rectum up. So I deal with it.