The deciding factor for me was that the J Pouch was reversible. My surgeon told me once you have a permanent stoma, it's permanent. So I chose to have an option. Again, I have not had my takedown yet...
To answer your initial question, step 1 - creation of JPouch will be 6-8 weeks recovery and 4-10 days in hospital ( I was in for 5) After approx 4-5 months later Step 2- takedown ( I have not had...
I am 10 weeks post surgery from having colon and most of rectum removed. I have a J Pouch but still have temp ileo. I went back to work after 6 weeks and have had 0 issues. Last week I did sprints...
Yes a temp loop and some days it seems like I am emptying every hour. That has been the frustrating part because it doesn't see. To be from anything specific....
I had colon removed on May 1 due to multiple polyps one that had cancer. They made a J Pouch and I currently have an ileo. I am 5'9" and before surgery weighed 213. After surgery I weighed 182. I...