Bowel movements before take down

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Cliff B.

I have had a few times now where I have had a bm that I know is food I ate. I'm one month post op with two to go till take down. Is it normal to have some mater go by the stoma? Kinda freaked out don't want to have anything go wrong. Anyone have this happen and is it normal?

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kathy smithMember

Absolutely and totally normal. Nothing to worry about.

kathy

6/17/1212:06 PM

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jeaneMember

yes..this is normal. it happened to me several times while diverted. If it becomes excessive you should contact your surgeon.

6/17/1212:32 PM

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Cliff B.Member

Thank's for the info. I feel much better knowing that. I'm so glad I found this group.

6/18/129:38 PM

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Randi MMember

Totally normal..happened to me a few times and passed mucous quite often too

6/19/126:17 PM

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benv420Member

normal its to keep it working when u have a stoma.

7/11/128:25 AM

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