http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/ J Pouch Support - Pre/Post Surgery Support Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:34:42 GMT Sandra Leitner http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21983 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21983 Cristol, I drink one bottle of DanActive lite each morning. It comes in packs of 4. I believe the metamucil has instructions on the back. I usually drink an 8 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:16:42 GMT Cristol Streasick http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21982 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21982 Thank you!!  I will stop being so hard on myself now!  Are there any special instructions on the DanActive lite or Metamucil?  Just make it like it says?  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:53:49 GMT Heidi Gold http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21981 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21981 I think a lot of surgeons don't know a whole lot about what needs to be done once you are living with the j-pouch as far as managing it so you have a good Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:34:17 GMT Sandra Leitner http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21980 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21980 Cristol, In the beginning you must be very careful in selecting the foods you eat. it is much too soon for raw veggies and fruits. Think comfort food...rice, Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:53:04 GMT Cristol Streasick http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21979 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21979 Sorry for all the questions...this is all so new to me!  The dr. never said anything about probiotic pills to me.  Do they make digestion more complete?  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:24:23 GMT chambers_family_4@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21978 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21978 My first was done rectally and second vaginally because it was in a difficult location. The first one was a piece of cake, but I was soooo sore for over a Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:12:17 GMT suesue72@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21977 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21977 Just got word today that they want to try the plug or fibrin glue procedure next week. I guess my tests came out better than they expected & it hadn't Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:05:40 GMT chambers_family_4@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21976 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21976 Sue: How were the results of your test? Have they decided what to do about the fistula? Just was thinking about you when I saw your email and wanted to see Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:58:49 GMT suesue72@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21975 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21975 I find that if I eat nuts I have problems too but if I eat them more consitantly that I don't have any more problems..its weird. Same goes for most high fiber Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:53:42 GMT Sierra Cabezas http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21974 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21974 I have never had a problem with almonds before, but now I am suffering. I took some almonds that had fallen off the tree at my work. We have our own trees and Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:10:23 GMT Heidi Gold http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21973 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21973 They are pills that contain different forms of "healthy bacteria" that are good for intestinal health.  Some of the more well-known brands are VSL #3 and Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:02:16 GMT streasicks http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21972 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21972 What is a probiotic? ... It took me 6 months to feel like I had really improved my health and my quality of life by having this surgery.  Keep in mind you'll Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:45:34 GMT Brenda Irizarry http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21971 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21971 Karen,   That had happen to me a few times and the  doctor said either "hemorroids" or UC activated again..but ane thing I remember I felt good after all the Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:45:50 GMT Heidi Gold http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21970 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21970 Hi, Cristol, Most people keep showing improvement anywhere from 12-18 months.  It took me 6 months to feel like I had really improved my health and my quality Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:06:53 GMT suesue72@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21969 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jpouchsupport/message/21969 Everyones body heals differently & from what I remember it was sore & sensative for a while not to mention the phantom feeling of the stoma moving. If you