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Posted 4/20/2013 1:28 AM (GMT -5)
I'm in recovery from takedown... Two months out as of today.

I really haven't had much of a problem with leakage.
I did have an accident in the hospital when my intestines first started working again. But that was all.
:-)
This this week hits...
I've been suffering from insomnia for a few weeks.
My uncle, I'm close to, is having some medical issues related to his diabetes. I'm worried about him.
On the other side of my family, they called hospice in for my 98 yr old aunt.
I am going back to work for the first time since Nov.
My former boss (who loved me and wouldn't let them get rid of me for anything) quit and I'll meet the new one when I show up for work Monday morning.
I still have a little pain/discomfort, especially when I push myself, and some serious stamina issues.
And to top it all off, I've had leakage issues 3 times from Tuesday to Friday this week.

Is it the stress?? Does stress cause such issues with anyone else? Or should I look for another reason for the leakage issues?


Jen
Posted 4/20/2013 6:31 AM (GMT -5)
I'm not sure stress would be a cause of leakage but I suppose anything is possible. Is it only at night while you sleep? Have you changed anything in your diet lately? Do you take Immodium? The only time a had a little leakage was when I had a stricture at the anastomosis site. That was about two months after takedown as well for me. The passage there narrowed up due to scar tissue and as a result, a few times along with straining when I went to the bathroom, was some leakage. Mainly at night as I slept. I had to have the area dilated a few times which fixed the issue. Not saying this is your case....just throwing it out there.

Hopefully someone will come along with more advice. You can also ask on jpouch.org. Try to do something relaxing or fun for yourself because you really sound like you have a lot going on in your life right now.
Posted 4/20/2013 8:24 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks.

It is only when I'm sleeping.

Jen
Posted 4/20/2013 9:12 PM (GMT -5)
Definitely post on jpouch.org, they are the experts. I am not an expert but from what I've read nighttime leakage is often the very first sign of a bout of pouchitis. Perhaps time to check in with your GI?
Posted 4/20/2013 11:04 PM (GMT -5)
I agree it could be pouchitis. That's the only time I had leakage.
Posted 4/21/2013 9:12 AM (GMT -5)
I am not sure about you, but I had several bouts of leakage after my pouch..and was never told I had pouchitis.

I was told it was just my body getting used to how it needs to function now. Also, if you aren't eating as much on some days, you will have far more liquid coming out, and it is hard to hold that back..

Best of luck with it!
Posted 4/21/2013 3:43 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks!!
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