After getting a temp ileo formed in October 2015 to divert my J pouch and assess my fistula fiasco, I am finally ready to say goodbye to the J pouch forever. I scheduled surgery for removal in early January. I had many good years with my J pouch, and am always a supporter of others trying the J pouch, but I know my time has come to go permanent ileostomy and Barbie butt. I have had a lot of issues dealing with menopause since 2015 but I finally feel mentally and physically ready to do this. I hate to sound like some hormonal psycho, but I had no idea that menopause could be such an annoyance and never thought I would have to worry about that in my early 40s. Does anyone else feel like their body is out to get them? I have been reading everyone’s past posts about this surgery to best prepare myself. If there is anyone else out there who is currently considering or planning J pouch removal, please feel free to contact me and maybe we can support each through it!! Here’s to happy stomas for us all!
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