Hello all! I do not have a j-pouch, but I did have my colon removed last year due to colon inertia; ileo-rectal anastomsis. Long story short, after the surgery, I was still having a lot of problems. Then, come to find out, I had found out I had gastroparesis. So, earlier this year, I had a gastric packemaker placement, which I feel is going to help in the long run. I feel my stomach getting stronger, but I am afraid to eat anymore due to not having a colon. Since, my stomach is getting sped up now; I can never find a happy medium with my bowels!!! I can't go on my own, but then I will be afraid to take something to help me go (even miralax) because I can run into diarrhea mode. The littlest thing can set me off; even vitamins; I got smart on that and take new chapter vitamins in the morning because they are easier on my stomach. Plus, I hate to take imodium because then I can get plugged up. Most the time, I even use a suppository to relieve pressure, but that can make the problem worse, too; sometimes. I have found some help with florastor at times, and I am trying out culturelle. Plus, I have taken digestive enzymes at times from renew life (just regular digestmore; ultra too strong and lots of gas!!) I am so sick of using suppositories, or running into the other problem; diarrhea. I really think probiotics can help me, but which ones do you all take to control the constant gas, constant rumbling, feeling the urge to go but can't. I have to still consider my gastroparesis, too. It is really a constant battle!!! Help, help, help!!!
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