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Flexible sigmoidoscopy / pouchoscopy

My new doc just recommended that I have a flexible sigmoidoscopy because he thinks I likely have pouchitis. Is that the same as a pouchoscopy? I dont have a sigmoid colon, so a "sigmoid"-oscopy, I'm guessing is a bit of a misnomer for what is going to happen in my j-pouch. It's Dr. Trevor Winters at Stanford Digestive Health, so I'm guessing he knows what he's talking about (I sure hope!) Maybe they just using the same scope for the pouch as for the flex sig? Any knowledge out there on the difference? Also, am I anesthetized for this? I remember having a flex sig when I did have a colon and it being very painful due to my inflammation.

And finally, does anyone have a recommendation for a GI doc who has skills and expertise, generally knows their stuff and knows it well specific to j pouches, and could do this procedure in The Seattle area?
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