I had a colectomy in Feb 2014 and had my whole colon removed because my ulcerative colitis was in horrible shape. I was told that I could have a surgery that wouldreconnect my small intestine so I wouldn't have to live forever with a ileostomy bag. A week before my J pouch surgery, the surgeon said I should NOT have it because I most likely would get Crohns disease.
Is this common? Now I'm seriously considering not having the follow up surgery.
Is this common? Now I'm seriously considering not having the follow up surgery.