Most J-pouchers can do *much* better than 12-14 BMs daily. I can’t tell from your description what else you may have tried, and whether the frequency is mainly caused by gas, stool volume, or pouch capacity. Have you worked on this with a GI doctor? Tried antibiotics and/or probiotics, as SteveG suggested? Tried Metamucil consistently for a week or two (and, if so, what dose)? Tried bowel slowers, like Imodium? Tried a low-flatulence diet (e.g. few legumes, no carbonated beverages, eating slowly to avoid swallowed air, etc.)?