This topic is about a 79-year-old woman who has had an irreversible ileostomy for two years. Recently, she experienced a normal bowel urge and passed a mucous discharge from her rectum. Unable to contact her doctor, she received advice from a nurse that this is a common occurrence after surgery and can be managed with a saline enema. Her caregiver is seeking advice from others who might have experienced the same situation and wants to know where to purchase a saline enema.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. Saline enemas are easily available over-the-counter. The brand "Fleet" is commonly found in most drug stores and at Boots pharmacies.

2. The discharge is intestinal mucus, which is a normal occurrence for many people with an ostomy. Many have reported experiencing the same thing.

3. If using a full saline enema feels uncomfortable, especially if there is little or no bowel remaining, glycerine suppositories can be a gentler alternative to help evacuate the mucus.

4. For more information and personal experiences, searching past forum threads on "mucus discharge" after ostomy surgery can be helpful.