http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/ The J-Pouch and Ostomy Group Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:37:29 GMT Tracy McCanna http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/438 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/438 Chris, Have you checked with the Cleveland Clinic? I don't know where you are located but that's where I got my j-pouch and they have an excellent department. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:33:17 GMT tommy smith http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/437 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/437 Hello, I have had 3 total takedowns and the 3rd one finally worked. Dr. Feza Remzi of the Cleveland Clinic was amazing. Please contact me for more information Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:13:56 GMT Chris Pettera http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/436 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/436 I wanted to reply to you, I have had a j-pouch since 1998,I  have had problems the last two years,anasmostic stricture ,which requires self dialating Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:41:42 GMT Graham C Klinefelter http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/435 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/435 I went back I know it's a tough decision , I don't regret it at all , with the ileostomy  I do more than ever before . Feel free to email me if you need to Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:06:19 GMT christiebart http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/434 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/434 Hi, I believe you can get butt plugs which may help with the problem. Sometimes placing pressure by pushing in at the sphincter area with some rolled up tissue Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:06:00 GMT christiebart http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/433 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/433 I have found taking Pariet the only thing to help with my nausea regarding flagyl. However, I still find I get bloating and a metallic taste in my mouth. I Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:05:54 GMT christiebart http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/432 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/432 I too have had many problems associated with the J pouch. I am constantly considering whether to go back to the ileostomy. When I last spoke to my doctor I Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:05:52 GMT christiebart http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/431 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/431 Thank you Graham, I shall go out and try it. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:05:34 GMT The Patients Voice http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/430 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/430 The Patients Voice is looking for people in Great Britain who have had a Colostomy, Ileostomy or Urostomy in the last 12 months. If you have we would be Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:39:59 GMT Armindo Castelhano http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/429 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/429 Hi Kyle I don't know who that was but maybe share the information with everyone. He may show up that way with thanks. ... From: Kyle Christensen Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:56:39 GMT Kyle Christensen http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/428 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/428 I cant remember his email (and neither does my yahoo seem to), but he had a new jpouch and was having alot of pain with it and I have some info that might Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:57:06 GMT prettypixie1973 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/427 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/427 Sharon, I know life seems bleak to say the least at this stage. However I can tell you that for me and many others it did get better, and will for you as well. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:05:55 GMT tadunlap http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/426 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/426 Hi Sharon, I was 21 when diagnosed and 26 when I had the surgeries. Now I am 35, married, with two very active kids, and recently gave up a very stressful Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:05:20 GMT Graham C Klinefelter http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/425 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/425 HI , I am not a fan of the j-pouch and after many complications went back to The ileostomy , but I am 50 Y.O. Not really interested in much of a social life . Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:13:14 GMT Sharon Sorscher http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/424 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jpouch/message/424 Hi All, I am 22. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis when I was 17. This summer I had a colectomy and j-pouch construction surgery. The take-down of my