Scott F posted:BENB, it’s hard to describe how long to hold it. It can be a bit of work, and just like exercise, you don’t have to do it every minute of every day. It’s okay to relax, give yourself a break, and take an extra bathroom trip sometimes. The hospital people might not tell you anything about it. In any case, for many of us the urgency is gone quite early, and what’s left is a sensation that can slowly become more uncomfortable as a bathroom visit is delayed. Don’t try to get all the way there overnight - be patient with yourself.
That's nice to hear, I thought Id be attempting to hold it every time I needed to go. I understand it's going to take time. I'm ready to give it my best
I'm very fortunate that one of the stoma nurses I see is a J-Poucher herself. As the date approaches questions are popping into my head, ill have to have another chat with her