Thanks Bill.
Great response and a good option.
A question for you Bill. Do they sew up the rear when you get a bcir?
Penniepouch.
I had my pouch removed and an ileo installed two years ago in October. I have no complaints. It's an option. But it's final. Which I came to terms with. I'm good with it.
I asked about the k pouch or bcir and my surgeon said no. Period. I was very sick and to keep trying stuff probably would have ended my life. But if I were younger I certainly would have fought for another option. Being in my sixties I'm fine with my ileo. It works just fine. I am not limited anywhere. I work eight hours a day. I move bend twist lift push pull. I forget it's there.
As for loose stools. Well. That's all there is. It's liquid. Wouldn't work with well formed stools. I have seen it come out kinda solid like.
Absorption. Of course it's a short transit but my surgeon says I get what I need. I don't feel any difference. I take iron pills. That's it.
As for appliance problems. None. Except when I make a mistake. And I have done rookie mistakes. Lol. I have not been burned there or had but two leaks since I had it. And I didn't know it was leaking until my change day. And it didn't even burn me or mess my skin up.
Hernias.
Yes. You have a man made one and you have to be aware of it when lifting pulling pushing and things. But I do alot of that and have had no problems.
Other options should be explored. Because the end ileo is final. No going back.
Richard.