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Tootsie posted:

I had my J-Pouch removed in 2015 and now have a permanent ileostomy.  I could not be happier.  Had my pouch for 13 years in which the last 4 were absolutely horrible.  Just wish I would have had the reversal surgery sooner. 

Every case is different of course.  I always have complications with healing, so I already planned for this going in.  But it had nothing to do with the ostomy. 

My quality of life has been 1000% better.  No more worries of having to rush to a bathroom and then not make it.  No more worries of constantly being sick.  Pouchitis, the list goes on and on.  I Can do so many more things than I could in those last 4 years. 

Oh and your Dr. should be a fan of you having a great quality of life.  Not tell you that that he is not a fan of reversal. (which btw, my Dr. was fine with it) You shouldn't have to be taking that much immodium to still have to get up during the night.  That's just my opinion.

May you find peace with whatever decision you make.  It is not an easy one. Please feel free to PM if you would like.  I would be more than happy to answer any of your questions.  I do this quite often with patients of my Dr. 

I had mine removed in 15 too. October will be two years. And I agree with all you have said. 

It's an alternative that works. And works well. 

Richard. 

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