Reply to "Older age: J-Pouch versus Ileostomy"

Holly HMMember

I wrestled with this decision for over a year and have now decided to get rid of my pouch and go for an end ileostomy. I do have a very bad problem with leakage. I have had my pouch for 20 years. The original surgery occurred when I was 45 and I just now turned 66. I leak some every day and so therefore I have BB all the time and came to the realization that if I end up incapacitated that I would have a mess on my hands. My GI doctors recommend the surgery as well as the surgeon. This has been a hard decision to make, but I am at peace with it now. Headed for surgery October 3rd and would appreciate all the prayers and good wishes you can send my way.

7/31/148:13 PM

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