Dealing with fecal matter output from rectum after ileostomy?

My surgen said with the feed to the rectum blocked off (sewen shut) there might be a trace of some residual fecal matter and also some mucus for a while after sugery, but it should be light and stop after a while.

@browndognotnow It sounds like your anus and maybe your rectum is intact, and if so, the remaining intestine will still produce mucus that you would output.

Did you have your colon removed? Is the ileostomy temporary or permanent? Are there plans for something like a j-pouch?

@dona46 thanks, what concerns me is this is first time after 4 months. I am waiting for a call back from dr.

@susanf8 colon was removed and ileostomy permanent

@browndognotnow That sounds like a good plan.

Are there plans to remove the remaining bowel, rectum, and anus? I don't think its necessary unless you have disease in the rectum - I had Crohn's Disease, so I did have everything out, my anus removed and now I have "Barbie Butt".

@susanf8 good question. I wish I knew. My surgery was done on an emergency basis by a general surgeon in Feb. I have not been able to see a colorectal surgeon yet. On referral list but am told no apt available. VERY FRUSTRATING

I had permanent ileostomy in March, developed Ileus, back in hospital for another 2 wks. Doing fine now with ileostomy pouch. I have about 2” of a rectum stump. My colon is completely gone. I get mucus and some light blood discharge and pressure from time to time, seems any lifting and or bending flares this, back to the bathroom and staying home…. VERY frustrating! Anyone else deal with this healing process of the rectal stump? How long does this rectal stump take to heal? P.S. Dr’s are tapering Prednisone and starting Clytezo to help RA inflammation

@hotrodder it probably depends on why you had the ileostomy. If you have inflammatory bowel disease, like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease it might be because there is disease in the rectal stump.

If the bleeding and pressure is enough to keep you home, it's certainly something to talk to your medical team about.

Have you talked to your doctor about this?

Yes, doesn't want to do anymore surgery until about year, (was hospitalized twice total of 5 wks past year) waiting to see of it'll heal on its own. Have had years of UC recurring frequently. Even had severe flare while on Rinvoq for 10 months. My colon was pretty much a mess and started at lower and spread throughout, couldn't take waiting for next flare and being a prisoner to it. That’s why decided to have colon removed. Praying the Clytezo and getting off the Prednisone helps! I’ve heard bad stories of having a Barbie-Butt. don't want anymore issues. Can’t find much info on researching the rectal stump issues and how to resolve. Any suggesting where to look?

@hotrodder I'm sorry to hear you are having issues with the rectal stump after your colectomy for UC.

I'm curious as to what stories you've heard about having Barbie Butt? Is it the surgical recovery, or complications afterwards?