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

I had my colectomy 6 years ago, lived with an end ileostomy for that time. It GAVE me my life back. I heavily contemplated ever having surgery again. My surgeon was up front and honest. He told me I was a great candidate so im now on step 2 of 3 with loop ileo now. Its a personal decision. Satisfaction rates between permanent ileo and jpouch are near identical in literature. Both have their problems and niches (although i havent used my pouch yet) but anything is better than where you are. Its really a way for people to feel "normal" again as far as pooping the way God designed us but it was a tough decision for me because i didnt "hate the bag." I did nearly anything I wanted to. I opted for the jpouch well informed, by a good surgeon who wasnt trying to sell me on a surgery and chose to go for it. That whole "normalcy" thing, as well as being young and not wanting to wonder "what if" and the satisfaction rates over time with SOME longer term studies. Basically get well informed, pick a heavily experienced surgeon, and choose what feels best for you.

 

- Native

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