I haven't been on the site for a very long time. I was without a computer for about 1 year. I never got back to the site very much since, I have been hooked back up again.

I am still suffering from PTSD, and I always will from harassment, discrimination and retaliation from my x-workplace.

My Kock pouch just keeps on going, wow , since 1978 no further surgery on my pouch or valve. I am blessed in this area. I thank God everyday for my continued success with my pouch. I personally think it's the best way to go after a colectomy. I hope to have this pouch for the rest of my life with no further surgery on it. Truly a Blessing!

They need this option for more patients in more hospitals, in more areas around the world. It is a very good option and I would do it all over again.

Congrats Jasmine for staying optimistic in spite of the workplace problems....I hope that your k pouch keeps up the good work for many, many decades to come..Sharon

Jasmine!!!!

It's so good to see you again and I'm happy to hear that all is well. I've missed you on the board. Please continue to come back and visit and enjoy those grandchildren!

Sue

Glad you are back Jasmine! You are so right that continent ileostomy needs to be more available as an option for those who are not good candidates for the j-pouch or have a failed one. While an end ileostomy is an acceptable option for many, there are also many people who cannot deal with it for a variety of reasons (ranging from allergy to the products to body image issues). Make sure to keep in touch.

Jan

Jasmine, we have so many newbies! Your valuable history and lessons learned are important to this site! Keep posting!

Jasmine, Just curious about you statment on your illegal wrong. Did you end up with you ostomy because of a medical wrong doing?