I don't mean to be so down but I have had a pouch now for around four years. It has been depressing. Fatigue, constant diarrhea, GI pain, debillitating burning rectal pain. If I eat anything, my day is pretty much over. Most days are spent between the bed and the bathroom. Often I cannot get the pouch to empty without the aid of enemas. Then it is a semi-bloody mess that just shoots in every direction and makes it so I am embarrassed to leave my home. My life is lived in a maximum of two hour increments. Otherwise I am at risk for accidents. And I can never risk trying to relieve gas for fear of an accident. The only advantage over an ostomy is I can have sex without disgusting my partner, and that is a big advantage. But in exchange for that, I give up pretty much every other aspect of my life - travel, exercise, social life, any activities, going out to eat, etc. Is this typical, or am I suffering from something unique? Also, during my last scope my GI found pre-cancerous cells in my rectum. Any advice or directionis greatly appreciated. I feel like I am at the best doctor and hospital in my area.