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Hi Moe,

I answered earlier but I have reread your posts and want to answer you from a different prospective.


Unfortunately, no one can predict your outcome on the other side of the procedure. The majority of folks on here have issues such as myself, the majority of the jpouchers out there probably have had good outcomes and are living their life having never eyeballed this site or have been here and  moved on.

you are very smart to do your due diligence and research to make the very best decision for your particular situation which is unique to you.

my personal opinion is that I would never settle for a bag. I had the loop ileostomy for 13 weeks and hated every second of it. That’s my opinion. Others will disagree.

remember, surgery is a guarantee of nothing.  
My only reference point  was my mother in law who in 2004 at age 69 underwent a one step procedure, and at age 86 has had a perfect outcome for 17 years.

my outcome/experience is a complete opposite of hers in terms of surgeries, osteomy and jpouch functionality.

since this is a life altering surgery, the cold weather that gives you watery stools might continue when you surrender your colon. Also please consider that for me watery stools equals major butt burn!  So even if you can hold it in, the BM might be miserable. So take that into account. You might have to consider moving  to a warmer climate if that would truly help.  I believe the surgery is worth the risk if your body can handle it.  Another way to look at this, is from the prospective of what if you went with the bag and never tried the jpouch, how would you feel and would you second guess yourself forever?

please continue to ask questions and Myself and the community will do our best to assist and answer

best regards,

eric

Last edited by New577
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