Hey guys, I was just wondering if someone could help. I don't want to sound completely stupid here, but can someone please explain to me what a J-Pouch is without using lots of technical speak? Ha ha x
Sophie96
Nov 04, 2012 5:14 pm
Primeboy
Nov 04, 2012 9:54 pm
It's an internal bag fashioned out of your own intestinal plumbing. Mine worked great for years, but precancerous tissues spoiled that party. It's important to have a strong sphincter if you elect to have one. PB
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Past Member
Nov 05, 2012 9:57 am
The natural way. As much as it can be natural. More frequent, less solid.
Sophie96
Nov 05, 2012 10:53 am
So is this the reversal? Not very clued up on this, so sorry for the ignorance, lol.
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Nov 06, 2012 1:52 am
Yes. No need to be sorry, we're all here to learn and/or give support. Are you considering getting a J pouch or just curious?
dcrazy
Nov 11, 2012 12:46 am
A jpouch sophie is they grab your intestine and create a J like structure to replace your rectum....if all has been removed( Some people who have surgery still have a part of their rectum and more ). If you have an ileo....there are two types, one is the traditional...and one is a loop. The loop most likely indicates you are having a jpouch heal inside. If yours is a traditional, which it sounds like, then you would need either 1 or two more surgeries. Reason for two is when they create the mess and make the pouch, they might want it to heal...and you still will have your ileo. Then would be to what is to be known as the take down....which the surgery is complete. The success of this surgery is high. However, according to Cleveland Clinic studies, 91% is the normal success rate. - Leaving 9% failure. However, there can be side effects.... Sometimes, people can have the surgery done in one step( surgery ). Sphicter exercises are reccomended for having surgery. In a nutshell that is it. Also some of the sides you might want to read...Have a good day.