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Getting a Barbie (or Ken for guys) butt means that the anus is removed. The anus is never needed when getting either a K pouch or BCIR.  The main reason one would opt to keep their anus would be to try another J pouch in the future.  For me, the closure of my bottom was uncomfortable (when sitting) for about a week after surgery, but I had no pain sitting for the 12 hour trip home after being discharged from the hospital.  Others have had different experiences.  About half of BCIR surgeries are for people who experience significant problems with their ileostomies or have quality of life issues with them.  A lesser percentage applies for those having their J pouch removed.

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