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Reply to "re: JPouch removal following perforation"

It's hard to predict an individual's pouch removal experience, since each pouch will differ in how much it is encrusted with scar tissue/adhesions, and how the particular surgeon handles the procedure. The procedure is sometimes (unpredictably) technically difficult, which translates to a somewhat higher complication rate than less complex surgeries.  If I needed my pouch removed I'd go to great lengths to use a surgeon who has performed the removal procedure many times, to reduce the risk of avoidable complications. Assuming there are no complications the hardest part of the recovery is the healing of the tender "Barbie butt," but folks here have tended to report finding that less difficult than they expected. Perhaps in the meantime you could try budesonide rectal foam (uceris rectal) instead of prednisone, to get less systemic absorption (and fewer side effects).

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