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.

Yes, with that much rectal stump left you can continue to suffer from UC.  To keep the flare under control you can continue with your UC meds.  Talk with your doctor about using suppositories or enemas and continue to try to get off prednisone.  My surgeon wanted me completely off pred before my reversal surgery; your surgeon may feel differently.  Do know that what you are experiencing is normal and will go away after your next surgery.  You can meet others who had this problem at www.j-pouch.org

Sue

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.