Anal pressure after surgery 2/3

Hi,

I had my 2nd surgery (creation of j-pouch and loop ileostomy) done a week and a half ago. I was in the hospital for about a week and came home two days ago.

Since I came home, I started notice a dull ache in what seems to be my anus. I didn't notice this before when I was hospitalized. I know that it's still very early, but naturally I am worried that this feeling is abnormal. It doesn't really hurt, it's just a mild inconvenience. I am going to the bathroom 2-3 times daily to pass mucus (clear, sometimes slightly pink) so I was thinking my body is just getting used to using the sphincter muscles again, since I've had an end ileostomy for over a year.

Has anyone else experienced this before your takedown? I'm just trying to convince myself that this is nothing to worry about this early on.

10/13/1710:23 AM

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BobishMember

When I first came out of hospital, I would have been very happy with the symptoms you describe, I think your doing well. Everything will be sore as it's been chopped and pulled around a bit.

You could have gas or more mucous than you think. You could try bathing your but with warm to got water (opens the bowels and makes it easy to excrete). I found this really usually for dealing with this type of pain.

When your note flexible you could try going on all fours, face on floor and ass in air, that allows air out too. A long of pouchers get all pressure, it's often has related.

For now though, for you, it could be normal. I wouldn't worry, but by all means discuss with you fix at your next check up.... And walk... Lots