Mary-V thank you for your response. With my proctitis I have a lot of bleeding; so not sure if blood is coming from the bulge as well. After having D for 13 yrs I am finally able to have a normal BM (normal to me is a formed stool, not quite mushy!) possibly 4-8 times a day. This is a good day. But sometimes with colitis there is a "feel" to have a BM but it is only blood passing thru. I am definitely going to ask the Specialist this, he is also a surgeon, so he may have an idea what it is. Thank you again for your interest and prayers are with you on your surgery.If I have any more questions I will definitely ask! Take care. Sue