I had a loop colostomy December 2023. I have a mucus problem also and my bowel surgeon could not help me at all. Twice a day, morning and bedtime, I do the 'squooshers', that is empty enema bottles filled with warm water squooshed up my anus to clean the mucus out as best I can. Still I have had to give myself an enema once a week to clear out the now solidified mucus pieces which are so uncomfortable and which the squooshers can not dislodge. Ugly looking stuff!!! (I've actually photographed the offending pieces first time for posterity. I promise I won't post.) That's a lot of enemas and needless to say, I hate it.

However recently now twice I've been able to last for over a month without having to take an enema. Hooray for small mercies. Could it be the start of a diminishing production of the mucus?

I am horrified to learn of the dreadful states vis-à-vis mucus that others on this topic must live through. All best to all of you.