I did quite well with J pouch early on but I remember being treated successfully with Flagyl in the first 3 years even. I'm afraid of same thing happening with k pouch. Also very concerned with dehydration issues as I've had 3 DVT's and I exercise a lot sweating profusely. Thanks for the input. I've really cleaned up my diet but haven't completely cut out refined sugars. No alcohol but i like my coffee. How many out there have had success with super high dose VSL? I've been on 2-3 capsules only per day which I realize is low.