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My takedown was Feb 26, so  6 1/2 months. My colon ruptured after a bad colitis flare up while I was in the hospital.  I'm probably at average 8 times now but it took me awhile and its frustrating for sure. My surgeon said he's seen people get there much sooner, and some much longer and I'm about average. I dont take any fiber as it always makes me miserable and my bowl movements double to triple. I also don't take immodium except occasionally. I'm up on average once a night. I eat anything except havent braved many veggies or tried salad yet. Right now I am on Flagyl for ten days for suspected pouchitis and it is helping. This is my 3rd time on antibiotics. I've been frustrated at times, angry, sad, depressed, but in the end if I  look back I see so much improvement month to month and I know I will get there eventually. It just takes time. At 3 months I was going a lot more and so envious of those people that were just out there living life with a j pouch. Give it time because for some of us that's what it takes. I know a year from now my life will look much different and I just focus on that. Dont give up! 

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