Hi
I'm currently waiting 4 jpouch removal to create an total ileostomy or loop ileostomy any advice
I'm currently waiting 4 jpouch removal to create an total ileostomy or loop ileostomy any advice
Dallen80
Mar 27, 2013 3:04 pm
Dallen80
Apr 04, 2013 4:34 pm
Hi everyone I've just got my date through for mi j pouch removal suddenly I don't feel so brave
Primeboy
Apr 04, 2013 6:07 pm
Dal, we've all been there; and, from my experience, I know you'll feel better with the pouch out. It's not a cakewalk, but you should be home in a week and pretty much back to normal in a month. My advice is to get up out of the hospital bed and move about as soon as possible. The more you move and walk around, the faster you will heal. Good luck, and let us know how you make out. PB
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Posted by: BeachRN
Thank you for your quick reply. I'll discuss irrigation with my doctor. I'm sure it would be down the road. My output is still very liquid. It's all so unpredictable at 6 weeks post-op. I have such a fear of constipation as I struggled with this forever. I used a fiber source to thicken the stool but it hasn't helped very much. I guess I will continue to be positive but it is a bit of a pain. This website is great and everyone is so informative. Cheryl