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Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

Posted by bcstew @bcstew, Sep 29, 2020

My surgery was 18 months ago and I have had no rectal discharge in all that time. Yesterday twice there was a watery discharge.
I am now wearing a pad, Is this a common occurance? Should I see my surgeon?

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browndognotnow | @browndognotnow | Jul 1 7:12pm
In reply to @sher99 "I have had a colostomy since 2012 this has occurred maybe 3 times. My surgeon stated..." + (show)
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I have had a colostomy since 2012 this has occurred maybe 3 times. My surgeon stated it's normal. I replied, no fair! (little humor).

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@sher99 I had mine in Feb 2026, 3 months later I had my first experience with leakage. I charted my surgeon and was told this is normal. I saw him today and discussed the issue again. He explained that I still have a rectum so sometimes mucus like substance will sometimes leak to that area, hence leakage. Was told not to worry unless it was happening frequently and large amounts. Hope this helps.

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