I have gotten used to calling my J-pouch my non-colon, since that's the easiest way to explain it to people since when I say "pouch" they assume I have an ileostomy. Anyone else experience that? So annoying.
Anyway I feel like things get pretty built up in there, and I don't know if everyone has this problem, my doctor said it's pretty typical--that I can't just pass gas anymore, there's always the risk of it being something more. So anyway I think the lack of ability to pass gas and blockages are keeping the bad things in there, making my stomach feel worse, most common reaction is nausea. Especially if I feel "constipated" by which I mean I swear-to-god there is something to push out, but it's just not coming. I know people do colon cleanses but I feel like I get stuffed up too, is there something I can do to just wash all the excess gunk outta there?
I mean I feel best when all my stool is out of me, but I spend so much time eating these days that I never really have time to empty out. Any pointers greatly appreciated!!!
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