pouch advancement adjustment time

GinLynMember

Have asked before, but am trying again: for those who have had a pouch advancement, what is the range of "normal" time period post-op? Specifically, how long, generally speaking, does the incontinence last? I'm going on 3 months. Is this within normal bounds, or am I in trouble?

Gin

10/26/1412:23 PM

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GinLynMember

Sorry, apparently I need to reevaluate my math skills. It's been 4 months, not 3!

Gin

10/27/143:03 AM

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dtmackMember

3-6 months.

I started feeling better at the 3 month mark.

Hang in there

Derek

10/27/145:48 PM

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GinLynMember

Derek, thank you sooooo much. Saw my surgeon today again and he has tweaked meds and encouraged me as well. Turns out I have a touch of pouchitis which is also throwing everything off!

Gin

11/4/142:35 PM

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LuisaMember

Thank you for posting this question Gin. I had take down surgery late September and am also wondering how long before things normalize but I am feeling MUCH better.

An issue I am having trouble with is a nagging pain in and around the area where my stoma used to be. I was at my surgeon yesterday and he couldn't find a hernia. Have you experienced this?

Luisa

11/18/143:49 PM

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