Living with J-Pouch

Pouchitis is one of the most common complications for people living with a J-pouch. In fact, it’s so common that it almost put me off having the surgery in the first place. If you’re new to this, or you’re facing J-pouch surgery yourself, it can feel overwhelming to hear about yet another possible hurdle. That’s […]

Have you ever walked into a public toilet and thought, “Nope, that’s not happening. I barely want to stand in here, let alone sit on anything”? Broken locks, no toilet paper, filth and grime everywhere — for people living with IBD, a J-pouch, or ulcerative colitis, this is more than an inconvenience. It can trigger real toilet

Introduction – J-Pouch Pros and Cons In my last post, I shared the pros and cons of living with a stoma — the good, the bad, and the things I wish I’d known sooner. But a stoma isn’t the only surgical option for people with ulcerative colitis. For many of us, there’s also the possibility

Introduction Want to know what i did to improve my J Pouch health? What took my J pouch experience from being just okay to being great? After 16 years of living with a J pouch, I’ve found one simple thing that transformed my daily life. This post isn’t sponsored in any way — it’s just