So I'm still pretty new to terminology and such. Back in March of 2024, after a year of my ileostomy, I saw a surgeon at Emory. The original doctor wasn't able to create a J pouch during my surgery in January 2023. After talking with the surgeon at Emory, we both decided not to try again since my quality of life already was leaps and bounds better than when I had UC. He ended up removing the rectal stump and performing a mucosectomy. I keep seeing people getting the Barbie Butt surgery and was wondering the difference between that and what I had done. I'm thrilled with what I had and not looking at the Barbie Butt surgery, just curious. They removed the mucosa, but I still have my sphincter. The hole is completely sewn off. The recovery wasn't too rough, but for a couple of weeks, it was just uncomfortable and I couldn't sit, so I laid on the sofa or in bed. Now that it's been over a year, I'd say I feel like I did before I ever had UC.
Kudos to your doctors for not pushing a j-pouch, especially if you're happy with your ostomy. Fewer surgeries, less scar tissue, and less time away from work. I wish I hadn't been “encouraged” to get one, but I wound up with a permanent ileo and got my life and health back. I have a Barbie butt, was also sore for a month or two, and then healed well. I'm glad you healed easily, too.
This is a remarkable community of 40,857 members.
You will get real advice from fellow ostomates who truly understand you - things you won't find in the books.
And it's not all about ostomy - there is friendship and relationships too.
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Bill
MEETANOSTOMATE REVIEW.
I’d like to write a nice review
that might express something quite new.
Then I read previous points of view,
which said the things I wanted to.
I would endorse the things I’ve read
about what other folks have said,
for these are the benefits and things
that joining a site like this can bring.
When I was an initiate, (novice)
it seemed to be appropriate
to express myself in rhyme
as this is how I spend my time.
When contemplating what to write
with contributing to this site,
it seemed to me, my ostomy
could be expressed in poetry.
Thus, when I had something to say,
a rhyme, for me seemed the best way,
for rhymes can often capture stuff
that prose don’t capture quite enough.
I do appreciate the way,
this site lets people have their say
in whatever mode they will
about the things that make them ill.
There are not many forums for
discussing stuff most folks abhor.
So, this site fulfils a small niche,
where angst and problems can unleash.
Where raw emotions can decant,
so, folks feel free to have a rant,
and we can all associate
is something I appreciate.
B. Withers 2021
Glad to hear you're doing well! My doctor at Emory was phenomenal. I did a lot of research on whom I wanted to see, so when the VA sent the referral, I knew I would be in good hands. I haven't had a doctor like him in a long time, who truly has their patient's best interest in mind. Question about the Barbie butt, does it affect you when you squat down or during normal day-to-day activities?
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G-Day SA,
I have a KEN Butt, and there is no problem bending or doing anything.
Regards, IGGIE
Emory is one of the best places. I am glad you are doing so well. Welcome to the site.
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