Has anyone else experienced this?

I’ve no idea DaisyD22

but I had something similar and went to A&E and they couldn’t explain either.

itll be interesting to hear if others have experienced this 

hope you’re both managing as best you can ️ 

Thank you for replying! As no one seems to think it’s worrying, I’m not worrying now... but I am curious. The nurse I spoke to said it was ‘just the illness’ (rough translation as I’m not in the uk)

Hi ,

I have heard of people talking about a mucus plug that comes down sometimes .

Might be along those lines . 
Court 

Yes it would be good to know 

hopefully someone will respond who’s had the same experience 

https://www.colostomyuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Rectal-Discharge.pdf
You might want to have a read of this as it goes into details about what colour it should or should not be .

You might want to exclude bleeding .

Our helpline staff would be happy to chat to you on 0808 808 0000 . There is also a colostomy helpline on the link above .

We also have a nurse you can ask questions to . I can link that in if you might find it helpful .

Take care ,

Court 

Thanks for your replies. The nurse yesterday referred to this as ‘melena’. His blood test shows some concerns for hemoglobin levels, and a possible infection. Another test on Monday to see if anything needs doing.

Hi DaisyD22 

So pleased he is getting the proper attention .  

Hope he gets the help he needs . It’s so hard to know if something is entirely normal or not and often lands in the hands of the family to push a bit .

But sounds as though he is getting help .

Well done you,  your instincts were right .

Take care ,

Court 

Thank goodness you followed this up.

i hope all goes well daisy 

I had black unbelievable smelly stuff for a year after my op. Its now 18 months and its still black. My bowels have never been the same.

Hi Daisy

how are things now