New Ileo - with copious rectal mucous - in need of suggestions

Had a surprise ileostomy 6 weeks ago. Was scheduled for a sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis. Multiple problems when they got in there necessitating a temporary ileo. I'm dealing it with okay for the most part.

What I am not dealing with - Prior to Monday, I was passing mucous once or twice a day but never with urgency. Monday I began having frequent and copious mucous from my colon. In the mornings the amounts are 1/2 to 1 cup and it tapers off as the day progresses to 1 - 2 tablespoons each time. Monday I went 19 times, Tuesday, 16, etc, etc. Reminds me of when I was housebound by diarrhea prior to my Crohn's diagnosis.

I only get a minute or so warning and have had 3 or 4 accidents per day/ Pads usually contain it but not always. My skin is raw [better since I have been using Desitin].

No changes in my diet or fluid intake. The only change was I took my Stelera Sunday. Coincidence?

Anyone with suggestions? At this point I am ready to try a cork if necessary but I think that would be uncomfortable especially sitting down.

Seems I have an answer. Consulted with the surgeon's office and after much discussion, it was suggested I not sleep on my stoma side. In my case, that's the right side. I am a side sleeper so this has proven difficult.

I stopped sleeping on the right and over the course of 3 days the mucous reduced to a manageable amount without the urgency. Then I must have been really tired and "forgot" and slept on my right side. BOOM! The next day back to 16 times a day with lots of volume and urgency.

I keep chanting Halloween! Halloween! because that's when I get my reversal and the ability to sleep again!