I am so excited to be a newbie! I had my j pouch surgery in 2002! My UC was horrible! I’m grateful to have my J pouch! I do however have occasional burning and can’t figure out what causes it but it is very painful! I am also one that frequents the bathroom at least 30 times a day! One of the down sides but I was going more with the UC and I can control my pouch much better! I am so glad I had the surgery and very lucky that I never had pouchitis! I will definitely try the Metamucil! Thank you everyone!