Reply to "Women who had J-pouch surgery in past 5 years "can we talk?""

Dear Girlunky - Thank you so much for your story. Happy to hear you stuck it out and have a pretty normal life now. I am taking good notes about all this. I hear you that because of the burning you need to always clean up well with ointment and such. This has been a real help. Best, Carole

Dear KMiller - A very realistic story of your ups and downs. I appreciate hearing about progress a day at a time and to measure recovery in weeks and months. I guess I plan to make room for at least 3 months after my 2nd and final surgery to get somewhere a new normal. When you guys all refer to "emptying the pouch" is this the same as emptying my colon? Was not sure what this meant...Thank you for taking the time to respond. Super appreciative! Best, Carole

5/22/2012:19 PM

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