I take a good bacteria capsule once a day. I think it helps with getting rid of gas which in turn helps with clearing out generally. Its available over the counter and I presume would have no adverse side effects so it may be well worth a try.

A few hours after my takedown, I also developed the sensation to continually empty my pouch, no sooner had I'd finished, I need to go again, not quite the same urgency I'd experienced during a UC flare up but definately the need to get back and go again but there was nothing there to empty, although I was certain I wasn't emptying.

There was no pain or discomfort, just the sensation to push and open my bowels, although, gradually it became more and more painful, excruciatingly; so much so, I stopped eating, believing my BMs would cease or a least be less, but stoping eating made little difference.

The sensation felt like I was trying to pass something the size of a golf ball; it was only excruciating painfully durring BMs.

One of my Doctors said it was butt burn; luckily after a day or so and due to not eating, my BMs reduced to 4 or 5 per day, so although still excruciatingly painful during BMs, it was a little easier to tolerate.

However, out of desperation, I applied a small amount of ilex paste just to the inside of the anal sphincter, I felt instant relief, although now it felt like my butt was sealed shut, it wasn't and this feeling was preferable to the sensation to push and the excruciating pain.

I continued to apply the ilex paste in such a manner for a few days; confirmed it was ok with my Nurse and within a couple of days, I didn't need to apply the ilex paste internally any more; although from time to time, almost 2 years since takedown, I stll need to on occasions.

I discovered that during my takedown surgery, what remains of the anal canal, it had to be dilated and the dilation possibly created tiny tears (anal fissures) to the lining of the back passage and these fissures were being washed in bile acid during each and every BM, that's why it was so excruciatingly painful; I also believe the presence of the fissures created the sensation to empty when I didn't need to.

I think its just the normal post surgery thing i also felt the same way for 8 to 10 days after my final surgery and
once i started having my meal properly slowly the frequency decreases. So i guess its just the normal thing so don't get panic
just see for 2 to 3 more days and still you dont find improvement you can talk to ur doctor.