For anyone else who is wondering, I had severe ulcerative colitis for 3 years before having my colon removed. I then had an ostomy, and eventually became the proud owner of a j-pouch. I am currently in the process of being diagnosed with Crohn's. My book is based on my personal experiences with my j-pouch. It is the sort of book I wished I had when I first became a j-poucher, and I am hoping that people find the blend of humor and practicality helpful! We're all in this together, after all :-)