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Hello, Temoty.  Tell your surgeon you are very anxious about the surgery and ask if you can talk with patients who have been through this particular procedure. If your surgeon is suggesting it, he / she likely has performed this surgery. Some surgeon's have a list of patients who are willing to be peer patients, or peer support, to any patient (of that doctor's) considering the surgery. I talked with three peer patients before my big surgery. I was very anxious what my new life would be and I was able to chat with j pouchers and permanent ileo patient. I never met them, it was all done by telephone, and everyone's privacy is protected. The experience was very helpful.

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