Just writing to say I echo all the good advice above about dietary changes and looking into the possibility of pouchitis. (I take Cipro constantly for it.). Also want to add that codeine sulfate helped me slow things down much more than Lomotil or Imodium. Lastly, regarding your weight, a diet high in protein and quality carbs/fats helps, but time will too. Your gut is still adapting to its new setup. It took me about 9 months of trying then, out of nowhere, I just started gaining weight. At first it was nice to finally no have to worry about it, and now I am trying not to gain too much! Wishing you well, Jennifer