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Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out
Ostomy & J-Pouch | Last Active: Jul 1 7:12pm | Replies (61)Comment receiving replies
I too am eighty years old. Have had an ostomy for many years now. It is normal to have a random mucus discharge from your rectum. It is the natural bowl lubricant.
Without this discharge, the mucus could build up into a grey "ghost turd". That's what they called it!
I am doing fine as is and have no intentions of ever doing a reversal. Give yourself time to adjust.
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@weymouthpaula said: Without this discharge, the mucus could build up into a grey "ghost turd". That's what they called it!
So now I have a name to put to my problem? I must admit I couldn't find any references to mucus in the description. I don't have any of the symptoms of Diversion colitis and I've seen the colorectal surgeon twice on this matter and apparently there's nothing out there that will help.
So I'll keep on doing what I've been doing all along and be grateful that the interludes between the enemas appears to be lengthening.
All best to the rest of you having these problems.
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Thank you for your input. I am still learning and I do not think I will have a reversal....