It has been 6 years since my surgery. I am doing really well. I've had problems with very bad gas pains, but it is getting better. About a month after my bag reversal I actually had to have x rays done to make sure I didn't have a blockage because pains were so bad. I have found my solution...those gas strips that go on your tounge. And if I lay on one of those exercise balls it allows the stool to move to the top of the pouch and the gas to come out. It looks really weird but it helps.
There are two possible surgery options beyond having a J-pouch. The first, if the rectum is in good condition, sometimes they will connect the intestine to the rectum. I don't know many people who've had that done, as it seems a little rare because usually the rectum is infected too.
The second option is to live with an ileostomy forever. As bad as that may sound, some people choose that option and are very satisfied with it.
It's been more than a year since I wrote this , now I can pass gas on the right side , left , on the stomach , sometimes on my back when I raise up my legs.
yer not alone were all in the same boat there, but isnt gettin rid of some at night better than getting rid of none at all, it was bad at teh start after the operations, but it does get alot better, I used to eat gassex the chewable ones all the time helped me
The only way it works for me is to lay down flat on my belly face down and she just lets ripp if u go back to what u said the gas is on top, well get it on the bottom, this will be done by turning on yer belly, works for me anyhow
Yeah, I've heard of doing this. I suppose I could try it at night but usually at night I have the least amount of problems with gas. Opportunities to lay down during work, going about the day, etc, are small for me, but thanks!
The reason most individuals cannot pass gas is because the nerves that recognize gas from a stool are located at the point where the cut is made on the infected part of the colon. Some surgeons debate that this area can be saved, but inflammation can return and they have to go back in and burn the nerves off.
I still have the mucus layer that helps me tell the difference between gas and stool. I know from experience, sounds, and feeling when and where the gas is at in my j-pouch, but I still think it is near impossible right now for me because the thinness of the stool is located towards the bottom of the pouch and the gas cannot get through separately.
dennis john here i had the take down surgery last thursday it went well , im now using my j pouch for the first time , the bag gone i dont miss that lol i feel some what more normal at last .
I'm so glad you started this my 12 Y/O son is 8 months post takedown and is doing better. He does have some pouchitis issues which we had to use prednisone and flagyl to get it under control. He is also Autistic so its hard to answer questions when we ask him things. So you help alot. Thanks
Just had my surgery take down.... thanks for this...this is really something great you did....watching all of your videos now ...
RobroyRamone 1 week ago
It has been 6 years since my surgery. I am doing really well. I've had problems with very bad gas pains, but it is getting better. About a month after my bag reversal I actually had to have x rays done to make sure I didn't have a blockage because pains were so bad. I have found my solution...those gas strips that go on your tounge. And if I lay on one of those exercise balls it allows the stool to move to the top of the pouch and the gas to come out. It looks really weird but it helps.
Dessa617 1 year ago
my intestines are always groaning and it hurts wen i shit i dont want tth jpouch is there anyother way to get surgery w/o tht
BrotherBShabazz 2 years ago
There are two possible surgery options beyond having a J-pouch. The first, if the rectum is in good condition, sometimes they will connect the intestine to the rectum. I don't know many people who've had that done, as it seems a little rare because usually the rectum is infected too.
The second option is to live with an ileostomy forever. As bad as that may sound, some people choose that option and are very satisfied with it.
UCVlog 2 years ago
Dennis you can try lying on the left side and try to pass gas.
My surgeon recommended this and It's really works!
I'm only 19 days after the takedown surgery , Yesterday was the first time I was able to do this.
mynameiskobi 2 years ago
@mynameiskobi I'm with you man...This is the only way I can pass gas at the moment is also laying on my side.
MagicZenBelly 1 year ago
@MagicZenBelly
Hey!
It's been more than a year since I wrote this , now I can pass gas on the right side , left , on the stomach , sometimes on my back when I raise up my legs.
my J-Pouch keeps improving everyday!
mynameiskobi 1 year ago
DOES YO UC LOOKS LIKE HEMOROIDS ?
arkashhhh 2 years ago
@arkashhhh
UC can cause hemoroids. UC is inside your body. Mine was dicovered by blood in my stool.
Dessa617 1 year ago
Thank you. I had my surgery almost 21 years ago, What I would have given to have seen your videos then.
peii614 2 years ago
yer not alone were all in the same boat there, but isnt gettin rid of some at night better than getting rid of none at all, it was bad at teh start after the operations, but it does get alot better, I used to eat gassex the chewable ones all the time helped me
wellys 2 years ago
The only way it works for me is to lay down flat on my belly face down and she just lets ripp if u go back to what u said the gas is on top, well get it on the bottom, this will be done by turning on yer belly, works for me anyhow
wellys 2 years ago
Yeah, I've heard of doing this. I suppose I could try it at night but usually at night I have the least amount of problems with gas. Opportunities to lay down during work, going about the day, etc, are small for me, but thanks!
UCVlog 2 years ago
The reason most individuals cannot pass gas is because the nerves that recognize gas from a stool are located at the point where the cut is made on the infected part of the colon. Some surgeons debate that this area can be saved, but inflammation can return and they have to go back in and burn the nerves off.
nck2000 2 years ago
I still have the mucus layer that helps me tell the difference between gas and stool. I know from experience, sounds, and feeling when and where the gas is at in my j-pouch, but I still think it is near impossible right now for me because the thinness of the stool is located towards the bottom of the pouch and the gas cannot get through separately.
UCVlog 2 years ago
dennis john here i had the take down surgery last thursday it went well , im now using my j pouch for the first time , the bag gone i dont miss that lol i feel some what more normal at last .
DOOLINJOHN 2 years ago
I'm so glad you started this my 12 Y/O son is 8 months post takedown and is doing better. He does have some pouchitis issues which we had to use prednisone and flagyl to get it under control. He is also Autistic so its hard to answer questions when we ask him things. So you help alot. Thanks
Diehl2229 3 years ago
wow excited that your going to have a normal life, you so much deserve that//thanks.your videos really help people thanks from RICH
rcner 3 years ago