Is it normal to pass gas after bowel issues?

I have, over the last month, had a few strange experiences, one being that I passed a couple of stools out of my back passage. Then, now today, I also have passed gas out of the same area. I love my life in absolute fear of my bowel perforating again! Does anyone know if this is normal?

Wow, I can understand passing some stool that was left there after the surgery or it could be mucus, but gas, that's unusual.

Talk to your stoma nurse or surgeon.

Regards, IGGIE

That's the point. I have not had it all explained to me. I didn't understand anything about stomas, so I'm praying for no more surgery because the last one almost killed me.

As IGGIE stated, passing stool is not unusual since it could have been left over from surgery. I had that experience while in the hospital and was told it was normal. I guess it is also possible to have trapped gas. If you are getting gas in your pouch, then you are probably fine.

— Proud owner of lifesaving ostomy, vintage 2023, V6 colostomy engine.

I was told by my surgeon and infectious disease doctor that it would be normal for gas and stool to be passed. I had my surgery on January 21st, and I still pass a little bit of stool. The gas stopped a while ago, but I still get the urge to pass gas. I play it safe and just go to the bathroom. If there is pain or any unusual differences in your stoma or abdomen, I would strongly recommend going to see your doctor.

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If you continue to pass gas through the back passage, see your surgeon.

This symptom does not mean you are in danger of another perforation. However, there may be something else going on. I am passing gas that way due to a fistula. But there are probably other explanations.

Once probably means nothing, but multiple incidents need to be checked with a doctor.

Is it stool or mucus?

4+ years ileostomy here, and still on occasion pass a fartlette or two… plus an urge to purge… I will sit on the toilet for a few minutes and it all passes… I just figure my old colon just wants its job back… no worries… ljb

I love your sense of humor, JB; you're a one of a kind.

IGGIE

correct

IGGIE….Is “one off” equivalent to “half a bubble off of plumb”? jb

No, it's a two-off, maybe a three.