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Reply to "5 weeks post takedown... Odd peeing question. Plz help"

It hasn't for me. But here's something that might help you see this is a positive light. Because of my pouch I have to sit for a bm an average of 6 times each day. That means I also urinate 6 times each day. As a result, there isn't a build up of lots of urine which would cause me to feel like I have to pee. I can say that I've never felt any strong urges to pee since I've had my pouch. 

One other point that may or may not apply to you - after the three pouch surgeries I did have a problem emptying my bladder conpletely. I'd often feel like I had to pee shortly after I emptied the pouch.

The surgeon said it's likely due to surgically-caused damage to nerves that enervate the bladder. So, I learned a trick to help my bladder empty. When I think I've finished emptying my pouch, I push in and out on my abdomen in the area around my pubic region. I do this until I feel an urge to pee. And 9/10 times this massaging helps urine to begin flowing. And it often stimulates additional pouch emptying. 

I ran this by my gastroenterologist and my urologist and they both agreed this was ok to do. 

I saw you like golf. Here's a little humor to help you stay positive as you're learning to respond to what life sends your way:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnFbCCgTo4

Sharing the journey...

Tom

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