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I have done a lot of travel internationally with my J pouch and have not had problems, although I do worry about catching a GI bug and getting really dehydrated. I would talk to your GI doctor or a travel medicine specialist to plan for your trip: make sure you have some antibiotics to treat a GI bug. Consider chewing a pepto-bismol before each meal. I have been told the "bismuth" actually protects against some germs we may eat. If you are really concerned, avoid ice, salads, and fruits with skins. If you are worried about not having a bathroom, try to plan ahead and tell a tour guide, if you have one, that you will need to have some bathroom services (even if it is a pit latrine). I think you should not limit your exploration of the world because of your J-pouch. Safe travels!

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