6MP gave me pancreatitis. Years ago it was my last ditch "medical" rather than "surgical" effort to control my UC. ENOUGH! In 2001 I had my colectomy and a J-pouch created. I loved my ileostomy and kept it a year even though my surgeon wanted to do the takedown within three months after the original surgery! Here it is....2018.....and my J-pouch and I are very, very happy with one another. I can eat and drink anything/everything.......and do! Best wishes!