Trying to decide between a permanent ostomy or a j-pouch

Mkat73Member

I have had UC since 2005, throughout the years I have achieved remission 4 times, and all times for less than a year each. After many medications/ treatments.. I have decided I have been ill long enough and have elected to have my angry colon removed (5-31-18). I have considered agreeing to one surgery and having a permanent ostomy, but I have also been considering the j-pouch, as to have a bit more normalcy to life (eventually. I realize the healing takes quite some time). It seems hard to find positive feedback on the pouch and that makes me very nervous to attempt this route. Is there anyone out there who has good things to say about it, please share. This is a big decision and I'm so unsure what to do.

5/10/182:13 PM

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