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Dear all,

As I mentioned in a previous post, I'm effectively 3 weeks since I started using my pouch.  I had some serious surgical complications, but in general my pouch I think is working relatively well only 3 weels in. I have well formed stools without taking fiber/drugs, no butt burn (bidet), and frequency around 7-9 per day. I can eat most things, except with too much fat I get diahrea. 

I haven't been able to find any reports on here of how much volume your bowel movements should have.   I have measured mine and they are at most only a little more than 100mL (excluding gas).  I've read some medical literature that said a good pouch should have a volume of 300-400mL.  I know the pouch should stretch over time, but I'm concerned I have so many adhesions (from an anastomic leak) that it may prevent the pouch from growing/stretching. I do try to "hold it", but there is a limit to how much you can do. 

Do any of you know about how much you void? And long it took for you to get to that volume?

Also, since I have well formed stools, is there any benefit to taking fiber?  In my case I think it would only increase volume, which would  be counterproductive.

Thanks

 

 

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Your correct, they aim for a pouch size of a cab of coke.  If you ask your surgeon he should be able to tell you your capacity.   Apparently this is something they actually measure during the procedure.

 

That said, it hurts to reach capacity, and with gas you will start bubbling and cramping long before 300ml.  At present your are still sensitive from the surgery. It should improve over time as you heal and you get used to it.. that said... Mine hasn't really changed I just got a little more comfortable

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