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I had my j pouch 14 years ago and doing OK.  First, this sounds like Jeff has a pretty complicated situation and he seems pretty young for this surgery.  So, his situation is probably pretty unique and many suggestions may not apply to him.  Because it's so complicated, i.e., those that i have not experienced, i have only marginal suggestions.  First, i recommend getting in touch and talking with the surgeon and making sure he knows what's going on-exactly and that he needs to help.  He should know best what's going on and should be on top of it.  

Second, if and when you take down again, i recommend a lot of imodium (loperamide) to slow things down.  Ask the doc, naturally, about its use, etc..  Gradually, you can taper off or slow down, but i still take them now and then and overnight, etc.  I think some people take them regularly.  Any time there's a flare up or problems, they usually help settle things down.  

 

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