I am going on my 34 year! Had about 1-2 blockages a year for a long time. Then 15 then had scar tissue taken out. It’s been 15 years. Now problems with scar tissue. I can’t eat meat salads. Vegetables. Only bread cereal and cheese and milk with protein. Overall I am still a teacher and a coach for 41 years. Got 4 boys that keep me going!!! Pouch is ok. Got a hernia is all from hitting baseballs to my teams. Good luck to all.