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Posted 4/28/2016 6:09 AM (GMT 0)
I'm gonna have step 3 of 3 done soon and was wondering if after the surgery you're running to the bathroom right away for awhile or if it's more tameable than that. Also, i pass liquid mucus through my rectum right now which I can hold pretty good, is it the same feeling after the survey as far as urgency when you start passing stool again? Or worst. Thanks for the replies in advance
Posted 4/28/2016 9:58 AM (GMT 0)
I went whenever I felt like I had to go. I never had any urgency though. Even in the beginning. I didn't try to hold it on purpose but sometimes I couldn't get to a bathroom right away and would end up holding it which was not a problem. The only difference I can think of to your question about the mucus is when you're passing stool once your all hooked up, you'll likely have gas with it. Bm's with a j pouch can be quite noisy! If you've been good holding in the mucus, you'll be fine. :)
Posted 4/28/2016 11:33 AM (GMT 0)
I never had any issues and I didn't have to go right away. You'll be able to tell when you want to go to the bathroom. I highly recommend a hand held bidet, I got mine from Amazon for about 12 dollars. Also get some calmoseptine cream.
Posted 4/28/2016 11:44 AM (GMT 0)

blksteeda said...
Also get some calmoseptine cream.

Yes, absolutely. I don't need the stuff daily but there are times when I do and boy, it's a life saver! I keep a tube in each bathroom.
Posted 4/28/2016 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
I've also been using the ILEX cream as well, that stuff creates an insane barrier on your skin to protect it
Posted 4/28/2016 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
This is exactly what I use...

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0408/8497/products/brondell-gospa-bottle-bidet_1024x1024.jpg?v=1398628955
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