I’ve had a pouch/vaginal fistula for many years w/ 1 failed repair at Cleveland Clinic. I’ve consulted many top gastros/ IPPA specialty surgeons and leaving the fistula is the best way to keep my pouch intact. Interestingly the fistula appeared shortly after an episode with a ruptured Bartholin Cyst...I’m accepting this and moving on so I don’t let UC steal any more time than it has from me! #strongisthenewbeautiful