I've had my ileostomy for about 15 years due to two perforations in my small colon. My surgeon was great but never explained anything to me. He left it up to my nurse, who only said I might get urges, and I didn't have any support until I found you. Three months ago, I had terrible urges for 4 days and could feel stool and gas wanting to come out of my rectum. On the 5th day, with bearing down, I passed a medium amount of stool. After that, no urges, gas, or discomfort. A month ago, I passed a very small amount with mucus. Yesterday was the same, and today, a liquid gas bubble mucus with a small amount of stool. There's no blood or pain. I feel better when it's done. Why doesn't anyone explain these issues, as at first I was really scared? Thank you for being here.

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