Difficult to describe, but after my morning BM, when I ever so lightly pat the area dry, I notice that the entire area is extended downward of where it usually is. Nothing's coming out of it... The whole thing's just more 'down,' kinda like a torpedo.
I had an internal hemorrhoid prior to all this that never gave me any issues. Would it have to do with that?

Hi,
I think that's normal as I notice the same too after a BM. It's just where pressure has been applied to the area but for me generally tends to go back to normal after a short while. I also have internal hemms and these probably don't help as they increase pressure in the area especially after BM's. If it's not particularly bothering you, I wouldn't worry too much but obviously if you get lasting pain or any other symptoms, always best get it checked out. I find the distention also depends on the type of BM, so the harder and larger and more difficult the expelling, the worse the distention. That's why I think it's so important to always get those nice soft, easy stools that fall out quickly and effortlessly!! :)

So there's also a condition called "rectal prolapse" and lets hope this is not going to turn into this.
Do a quick search and check it out, its pretty interesting.
GL