Hello Maximaus,
Dr. Jeff Cohen was my surgeon for my j-pouch back in 1992. He was wonderful. I had about four good years with the j-pouch and then developed a chronic vaginal fistula. I moved to Florida in 1998 and Dr. Cohen helped me find good surgeons down here. Eventually in 2007, I threw in the towel and had my j-pouch removed and anus closed by Dr. Juan Nogueras, an old friend of Dr. Cohen's from way back when they did their residences together. I now have a permanent ileostomy and am so grateful to get my health back.
You'll do fine under his skilled care and concern. You are in good hands. I suffered for 16 years and finally found the courage to get the j-pouch out and the ileostomy in. It's not an easy decision. You're courageous and brave. Good luck!
Caty