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Bubba1028 posted:

My doc asks me if the number of times I’m going is something I’m comfortable with. I’m 9 month a post takedown and still around 10-12x/day. He tells me “we can do bette than than, but if that number is something you’re comfortable with then we don’t need to do anything. 

I said I’m fine with 10x/day but if he can make it less, I’m all game! He added Questran, which is a prescription powder originally used for high cholesterol. I was taking that an addition 2x a day, but I had to stop when I found out I was pregnant. I haven’t tried the Psyllium husk but it sounds like the same, but just more natural than the chemical/prescription he gave me. It’s up to you, as to what you feel like is adequate in terms of treatment or if you want to step it up. 

A pouch scope may not be a bad thing. My doc did one to eliminate pouchitis with me still going 10-12/day this far out. It was a breeze and reassured me everything was in working order. 

Bubba1028, when you took the Questran did it reduce your frequency? Also are you experiencing pain or soreness from 10-12x per day? I’m almost 9 months out from take down and have similar frequency, but still dealing with discomfort. 

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