A couple questions..., 1] do the antispasmodics help to lessen JUST empty urges—I think you said you had urges but did not have to go. Or did it stop the urges so that you didn't go with such urgency? 2] what effect did chicken and canned mushrooms have on you? Corn I need to be careful with (small portions) or else I get very gassy stools. But chicken & mushrooms? Meals containing those 2 ingredients are my go-to meals if I'm having any kind of GI issue (probably not pouch related). My surgeon & a colleague put out a booklet, "The Illeoanul Pouch Procedure," which details EVERY & ANYthing from beginning to end, including the normal anatomy, ulcerative colitis, familial polyposis, surgical options, what you can expect after each surgical procedure, including your diet after each, etc. It talks about pouchitis, obstructions, along with other issues you may experience. It has 2 appendices…one has separate lists of foods that cause blockage, those that cause diarrhea, and those causing gas. It even lists foods that cause odor and those that reduce it. The second lists both Forms & Types of meds to avoid. There's also FAQs. I have a couple extra copies and am trying to get a few more. If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll send you a copy and/or the number to call to obtain a copy (I think they have a new # because I'm not getting an answer—I have others I'll try).