Interesting information! I always hope for future generations this will happen! My mail had a type - can't was supposed to be "can" - as in "can do this!" My surgery happened at age 23 and I'm 53..... My father had it at age 52? more or less and is now 79. Sister had it at age 18 and is now 48 - all of us have had great lives - obvious ups and downs that come with living....but overall, we have been blessed. I hope the same for you!! There will be some tough days - but that is really true for anyone at certain points in life - people get illnesses and have to cope - and lucky you - you got handed FAP! We handle a lot of this with enormous amounts of humor in my family. It really does help. I did all kinds of things with my pouch - travelled abroad, went back to school to get a masters, ran a lot, ate pretty much whatever I wanted - learned what to be careful with over time, taught high school and then became a counselor, married, on and on - a full life with friends and family...a job, etc. - and you can do it too! You have one magic thing on your side - time and youth! Your body heals so much better when young and you are full of determination to let nothing stop you! (or at least I was)....as corny as it sounds, attitude is everything. I need to take my own advice right now as I've felt a bit bad recently - not sure why - but whatever it is - you just deal with it the best you can. Proud of you and know you are definitely NOT alone - we are here!