I had my J-pouch surgery 10 years ago. I do suffer with great pain now and then I do take a half of a oxycodone. That seems to help me get thru the night. I never take it during the day. There are some nights that I just can't take the pain. I don't abuse it. I can go thru weeks with out taking any. I always try to eat what agrees with me. I take many vitamins. I haven't been able to gain weight because of my eating. I am used to it now. I was l30 lbs. now I am 94 lbs and can't get passed that number It used to bother me, it is what it is. I am lucky that I am here. Every now and then I go for the stretching in hospital. It has changed my life somewhat. I am happy that I can enjoy my family. I always try to be upbeat. My problems are mostly at night because of what I may be eating that just doesn't agree with me. Sometimes I can eat the same thing and it doesn't bother me. I still can't figure it out. I wish everyone well and I am also lucky and thankful to everyone that helped me thru this surgery I found this sight on my own. It saved my sanity after I came home from surgery. Thank you again to all