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I had difficulty awhile after takedown with butt  burn and having to many bowel movements to being stuck all the time. Had a couple dilations and then finally another surgery to remove scar tissue that was making it tough to pass anything thru the very restricted area.

had follow up appt and still was not better. Lightbulb went off and dr asked about childbirth and size of babies etc . And suggested perhaps I had pelvic floor problems. Suggested I go To pelvic floor therapy. I had no idea there was such a thing. I now love it and actually look forward to going, now down to once a week. I'm sure insurance won't pay for therapy forever which scares me. I have gotten better but still have difficulty passing foods. I pay for having too many carbs in a day. Still can't eat certain foods that may get stuck- apples, beans due to the husk or hull, rice slows the process... And when I am clogged I itch and burn terribly until I can pass. I am feeling defeated and thinking this is now my life! I have stayed very positive throughout this ordeal but it's getting tough! A little mad at the doc since he even mentioned that at the connection the staples and process weren't good for me since I am so small. The staples all clustered together and never healed properly. That's why I needed the cleanup surgery and then was sewn together. I feel like this whole year was due to a mistake in his part and could have been avoided and now not sure about my future. Of course told the surgery would make my life better etc and I'm just not feeling it. I really don't think it's foods that I have a problem with but the restriction. anyone have these problems? Am afraid to ask for more surgery for scar removal... Doesn't that just cause more scarring?! No thanks! 

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I had my J-pouch surgery 5 years ago due to UC .  I have had problems from the beginning .  I have had four stretching  ( once a year)   My gastro does not recommend having surgery to remove scare tissue, he says it will only grow back.  I had many problems after surgery.  It took me a long time to figure out what to eat and what to stay away from.    I still can not gain weight but I am in a better frame of mind about my problems because of this web site.  My whole life has changed due to energy level never knowing how I am going to feel from day to day but I am grateful that I am still here to enjoy my family and friends.  I do have better days than bad days.  I just push myself to have a better life and try not to dwell on my illness.  You have to try and have the most fulfilling life that you can handle. I wish you good health in what ever you decide.  This site is the best way to get any information that you need to help you make decisions. It has helped me tremendously thru my problems after the surgery and still to this day I am always learning.  I am always jotting things down and bringing the question to my gastro and surgeon.  Good luck and I hope you get the information that you are looking for.    Grace 

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