This topic is about someone who has had their J-pouch surgically disconnected and replaced with a loop ileostomy. They are curious to hear from others who have gone through the process of having their J-pouch reconnected and are seeking personal experiences and insights.

Here are some shared experiences and advice from others:

1. Some people who have lived with a J-pouch for many years, like 18 years, have decided to switch to a permanent ileostomy. They find it to be a better option and would not consider going back to a J-pouch unless there was a miraculous non-surgical solution available.

2. One person describes their experience with an ileostomy as life-changing and expresses a lot of satisfaction with it. They mention that they love their ileostomy and find it to be a significant improvement over their previous J-pouch function.