I developed an RV fistula almost 2 years ago after a hemorrhoid surgery abscessed. After several failed repairs, I had a major gracilis muscle flap inversion surgery to do the repair. This was back in July 2015. My surgeon has done 2 exams and declared it a success. No more fistula! So I'm scheduled for reversal as soon as the surgery wound completely heals. I had my ileo back in March to reduce the possibility of abscesses this time around. But since I've had the ileostomy, I still have some mucus that comes through the rectum from the colon. Before this happens, I get weak and nauseated and a little light-headed. I've learned to sit through that and life goes on, but when I expel the mucus rectally, some mucus comes out vaginally as well. I asked the doctor about it. He's not sure where it comes from but can only say the fistula is not there. I read on another non-ostomy forum that other women have this situation without having an ostomy or fistula. That reassured me a bit, but I'm still wondering if I should ask the doctor about it again before the reversal. Has anyone had this situation before? I also get an air bubble or two occasionally vaginally. Guess I've had enough surgery to be leery of results. Just believing I won't end up where I started, but it might help to know. Hope this isn't too confusing. P.S. I'm postmenopausal, so that doesn't figure into the situation. Thanks for any responses.
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