Getting close to my takedown surgery probably within the next few weeks first surgery was February have to go through test to make sure no leaks do struggle with the mucus discharge and I am wondering how you all handle that and if that has any bearing on being able to control your stool after takedown I had no incontinence issues before surgery but this mucus is another story most times have no control over it. Had ulcerative colitis for 40 years was in remission controlled without biologics however dysplasia was found in two area I'm 63 years old and fairly good health other than that and did not want to risk a cancer diagnosis but it has been a struggle with round one unable to find an appliance that worked they all leaked terribly irritated skin and finally have found one that we can get about a day and a half's ostomy nurse would like me to be able to get three days but that's just not happening hoping for positive results with the day without trying to understand it will be a learning curve looking for any advice for those who have figured out how to do it thanks
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I hope it all goes well, Nancydiane.
Slippery mucus on its own is quite different to faeces, even the looser bowel movements you get with a j-pouch, so don’t look on problems with mucus as indicating future problems with incontinenece.
Having said that, in the early days of the pouch getting connected, most of us have had to deal with small amounts of incontinence. But as your body adjusts, and you learn your new diet, this usually improves.
Some people pop a folded piece of toilet paper or a tissue between their buttocks at night. You could also have some incontinenece pads on hand for the time just after your surgery, just in case.
Thanks I appreciate your response good to know things improve with time.