Stump quesion after subtotal colectomy

Hi Everyone.  Its 10 days now since I had my colon removed due to UC.  I have a 6-8cm stump left which leves me the option of a J pouch reconnection.  The question I have is to anyone who as left with a stump.  I know you can have dischage (mucus etc) after the op, however I think I am having a UC flare in the small bit of tissue thats left.  Did anyone else experience a flare so quickly after their op.  I am tailering off Prednisolone at the moment, and am no longer taking any meds for UC (was taking Asacol, and Azathioprine along with the prednisonle). I am going to phone the hospital on Monday but in the mean time have increaed the dose of prednisolone to get me through the weekend.  I have been recduced to tears this morning in bed feeling so down about having a UC flare after surgery.  Did anyone else experience this, and if so were you able to get it under control without steriods through using some form of suppositories.

I have been so positive about the whole situation of having surgery etc, however last night was up and down to the bathroom passing blood and feeling very inflammed/pain from my rectum.  The steriods I have taken this morning have clamed it right down which was the patten I would follow for a flare up - I always responded well to steriods but could never stay off them.

Any input, or experience would be REALLY REALLY appreciated.
Many thanks,

Thanks Sue - I have read a lot on the web today and what I have does sound like dysfunctional proctitis which a lot of people say can be managed by Asacol enemas etc..

I am def gonna phone the hospital and get some meds to get this under control - and yes def gonna try to get something non steriod based. I have come too far in the last week and a half to fall now. I kinda think to every problem I face there must be a solution out there!!

Thanks for your reply and support - it is very much appreciated.