<s>[INST] Hi, I recently was operated on for rectal cancer, which they took a tumor out and re-sectioned in rectum. I was told to take mineral oil in morning and at night to help lubricate everything. lately I am getting an orange oily discharge  very frequently with stools. I also always have the feeling to go and never really pass a normal amount of stool...very small amount....any suggestions or clue to why this oily stuff....I was also told that it may take up to 10 more months to totally get back on track....thank you... [/INST] Hello, as your operation is recently done as your doc told you it will take around 1 year to be normal after the surgery. And coming about the oily stools it may be due to the mineral oil. Actually oil in the stools are seen in cases of seborrhea which means fat in stools in which fats are not digested in those individuals, but in your case mineral oil may be the cause. Use some stool softer like spy.south 4tablespoon at night for some days. Chat Doctor. Have a good health. Take care. </s>