Hi all - my operation was in March 2011 - i guess for my age (72) i have adjusted to the situation - the loop stoma has two holes, one for elimination and one for mucus - i was producing mucus 100% of the time (sometimes over-producing), now suddenly, this past week - no mucus...i see the doctor on dec 7th, but i wonder if anyone has an idea what is going on...no pain - i did get a parenthesis surgical procedure and 1100ml of fluid was removed (i went from 113lbs to 109 in a matter of less than a hour...)
dina93
Nov 29, 2011 11:55 pm
banshie3by5
Nov 30, 2011 2:47 am
I don't have a loop so I'm not sure. I'm guessing maybe it's normal? maybe something calmed down so you're not producing as much?
My hartman's pouch (leftover, unused rectal vault) only drains continuous mucous (hyper flushing) when the Crohns is hyperactive. Otherwise it goes just a bit each month. It makes such small amounts it takes a while to add up.
If you're not having any pain or fever, I think you're okay til your appt. If you are haing pain around the area, or if you've begun a fever - even low grade- call your doc.
Good luck
My hartman's pouch (leftover, unused rectal vault) only drains continuous mucous (hyper flushing) when the Crohns is hyperactive. Otherwise it goes just a bit each month. It makes such small amounts it takes a while to add up.
If you're not having any pain or fever, I think you're okay til your appt. If you are haing pain around the area, or if you've begun a fever - even low grade- call your doc.
Good luck
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fable3
Nov 30, 2011 8:05 pm
I have a loop ileo now, but I couldn't tell you if mucus was coming out of the second stoma if wanted to... It's hard for me to even tell where it is because it seems to all come out of one general area. I'm sorry, I wish I could be of more help to you.
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iMacG5
Dec 06, 2011 4:27 pm
I'm 71 and had the loop done in July. It's in the center about 2 inches above the navel. Some mucus comes out the left opening and a little mucus comes out the rectum. My docs say that's all okay as long as there's no pain or bleeding. Your doctor will probably tell you the same. Let us know.
Good luck,
Mike