I have a double-barrel ileostomy. Had it for 4 and a half months now. This morning I felt like I needed a bowel movement. Now I know it's normal to get phantom feelings. Only I did pass a motion that was almost black and thin. It's worried me sick since. Though I feel fine and had no pain. Has anyone else experienced this, please? To put my mind at ease.
Thanks x
I haven't experienced this, but I have seen a past post where the same thing came up. If you're feeling fine, no pain; don't stress about it. Call your ostomy nurse or doctor if you are still worried if you don't get answers on here. Best of wishes.
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Double barrel ileostomy here and... Yep - 3-1/2 years and occasional out-butt in the form of tiny poopettes... color is baby poop yellow though - maybe yours is residual from surgery? Perhaps you should just call the surgeon's office for clarification on color... other osties put me at ease saying this is a form of mucus (I do hate that word - ranks right up there with phlegm). jb
I have had an end ileostomy since September, and it happened to me once. I have a few inches of large colon left. I was told it can happen and not to worry if there is no blood, fever, etc. But yes, call your doctors to double-check.
I did call them, yes. They weren't concerned. Said it's residual phew.
