Hi, I had my ostomy almost 5 months ago, and I feel like a prisoner in my own life. I need to know where I stand. Where did the rectum go after surgery? We finally got the bag situation resolved. Now I have another problem and don't know where to start. I feel wet all the time, but when I go to the bathroom, I am not wet. I feel pressure where my buttocks used to be. Is this normal? Where should I go to find out answers to questions like this?

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