Evening everyone, hope everything is going well for you, i have another question to ask, about the phantom bowel , this last few days ,im getting a strong urge to push,everytime i go to the toilet, ive mentioned it to the stoma nurse when she came to see me, she says im doing the right thing by sitting on the toilet until the feeling passes,but i want to push so much, she says its like a mucus whats causing it, and asked if my bottom had been stitched up, as far as i know it hasnt, i wasnt told this in hospital, but as soon as i get off the feeling is back again, how do or did you cope with this feeling, and how long did you have it, i go see the Dr at hospital soon ,so im going to have a word with him also, i was doing so well too, managing to cope with everything ,as far as changing my pouches, and coming to terms with all thats changed these last few weeks,but i really dont like this toilet feeling,it worse than before my opp ,Thanks,x.
Hi nan-nan
I have had my stoma since 1 April, I have this feeling at least once a week, sometimes more. When I sit on the toilet and gently push I do pass clear mucus and on occasions have passed a hard ball. I have spoken with my stoma nurses and they assured me this is quite normal and as long as the mucus isn't discoloured or has a really bad odour not to worry. Maybe massage your tummy and you may pass the mucus and get relief.
I think this varies in everyone and I believe some people have to wear protection because of this mucus, It is just lubrication from the redundant bowel.
Glad to hear you are managing ok with the bag, I am too but can't wait when the day comes for my reversal 
Take care and keep safe x
Hi @nan-nan I've also had this sometimes it's just a feeling and sometimes I have stomach pain feel nauseous then pass what I call ghost poos they are white
it's a very strange feeling and quite unnerving but I too have been told they can happen . I hope every thing else is going ok
Lots of love Peacock62 xxx
