Hi, my takedown surgery was done on May 15th. It was originally supposed to have been done Nov. of 2017. I had a fistula. After waiting and hoping it would heal itself, it didnt. My surgeon put a stitch in the fistula and after more time to heal, it finally did. I'm sorry you are both getting tired of the wait. I empathize, but it's really best for him to be as healthy and healed as possible because the early weeks of having the j pouch can be trying at times. I'm saying weeks because that's all I know first hand so far. A nurse at my surgeons office always said to me that I should keep my eye on the price! Yeah I know, it really doesn't make the wait easier. lol Just passing it along. Tell him to eat plenty of protein, and walk, walk, walk. Good luck, the time will get here before you know it.