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Reply to "K pouch vs. BCIR"

You are right Vanessa - there is definitely a difference. But one is not definitely better than another. That goes for any pouch/ostomy procedure. For most, the j-pouch works wonderfully. For others it does not. Many members here have an amazing quality of life and they have an ostomy.

Knowing Jasmine, I don't think she was attacking anyone. She was stating something that has occurred on this site numerous times regarding the promotion of the BCIR.

Yes, an opinion was asked for. But again, I think that each procedure is appropriate for each individual. If I lived near Florida I certainly would consider a BCIR if my j-pouch failed. But if I lived in an area of the country that was nowhere near Florida [or California], I'd go to the best qualified surgeon in my area. As you mentioned, Cleveland Clinic is excellent and from what I've seen on our site, both the BCIR and k-pouch are viable options. One is not superior to the other in terms of success.

kathy Big Grin
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