Questions before my ileostomy reversal

[Anthonyx07]

Delete please.

I re-posted in General IBD Discussion Sub-forum here: http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=29659

Thank you

 

[Terriernut]

Anthony, you might want to post this in the General Forum as well.

I dont know how to answer your question to be honest. I was told flat out by 3 surgeons that they wouldnt do a J pouch on me due to my Crohns diagnosis. They said it would not be successful because the crohns would flare in the J pouch.

So, I dont know what the answer to your question would be. I would guess you would probably have to take alot of meds to get you to NOT have the big D. But I'm no Dr. I only have my sigmoid out with a colonostomy and I have mostly liquid now. At it's best it's like porridge. Sorry I'm not more help!

 

[ameslouise]

Hi Anthony - It is also my understanding that J pouches are for UC only, and that the pouch is made from the terminal ileum. Because CD so frequently flares in the TI, j pouches are not indicated for CD.

I think there are some folks out there on the forum that have had part of their colon removed and hooked back up to the rectum, so as Misty suggests, post it out there in the general forum to get input. I'm sure somone will be able to advise you regarding their own experience.

Good luck! - Amy

 

[Anthonyx07]

Thanks for the replies, I'll repost in the general subforum then and see if I get any answers/opinions.

thanks