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Living in apartment shared with roommates

I’m scheduled to undergo the first step of a two-step J-pouch procedure in June. I’m male and currently living in a 3 bedroom/1bath apartment with two male roommates of roughly the same age (late 20s). The living situation has been good so far, my roommates tend to keep to themselves  and the rent I’m paying is pretty good (<20% of take home monthly salary)  for a location that’s pretty close to work in an expensive city (Boston). I really have nothing to complain about.

However, given the changes that will happen following the surgery (temporary ostomy bag for a few months, very frequent bowel movements in first few months after takedown, need for someone to take care of me during recovery periods, etc),  I’m debating whether I need to move to a larger apartment (also shared with roommates) where I can have access to my own bathroom. The rent for such apartments that I’ve been able to find (reasonably close to work)usually cost an additional 10-15% of my take home salary, which is something I don’t really want to pay because I’m saving for a house. 

My question to you all is: has any of you gone through the j-pouch surgery while living with roommates and sharing bathrooms? What was your experience like? How did you resolve conflicts with roommates caused by the anatomy change? I’d appreciate any and all advice. Thanks!

Last edited by fapnewbie
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