This topic is about a person who, a year after having colostomy surgery, is experiencing some unexpected symptoms. They are feeling bloated, have a sensation of pressure in the rectal area, and are passing gas through the anus, which is surprising to them. They are reaching out to see if others have had similar experiences after their surgery.

Here are some insights and advice shared by others:

1. Many people mention that passing gas through the anus after a colostomy is quite unusual. Typically, only mucus is expelled from the anus after this type of surgery.

2. It is recommended to get in touch with an ostomy nurse or a colorectal surgeon as soon as possible to have these symptoms assessed.

3. To find out what might be causing the bloating, pressure, or unexpected gas, it is suggested to undergo abdominal imaging, such as a CT scan or an ultrasound.

4. One person with 18 months of experience living with a colostomy shared that they have not experienced bloating and only occasionally have mucus discharge. They stress that passing gas through the rectum should be checked out by a medical professional.