I just went through a failed j-pouch surgery and am considering a k-pouch. My recent surgeon (who I am not a fan of) does not believe in or suggest this surgery but rather live with the ilio. There are a lot of threads about constant pouchitis, valve failures, etc etc etc

I am just wondering is there anyone who regrets switching to a k-pouch from an ilisotomy?

Hi...it's important to find a GI dr and surgeon who are experts in the continent ostomy.

There seems to be actually less pouchitis in a kock pouch then a jpouch. And, if you do get it - it seems to get under control and not persist with a round of antibiotics.

The valve failures are at 10%. This is minor and in my opinion just as low as a failed jpouch. And, a slipped valve is very fixable.

My kock pouch causes me less problems then with my brooke ileo. I am at almost 30 yrs.

Keep doing your research, it's important to find the type of ostomy that suits you and your lifestyle. But, there are still choices!

I had failed j-pouch. Had it converted to BCIR, I had some problems but would do it as many times as it took to keep it.

people seem to be very happy with the decision. i had my bcir in may and have had chronic pouchitus and cant eat like i used to and have been on antibiotics since. so still waiting to see if it will be better. i had an illiostomy since 1980 with no problems until the last few years so took a chance. for some reason my side seems mutilated to me but found no one that had this problem. all uneveness with protruding buldge. good luck with whatever you decide.

Hi...I had an emergency ileostomy in 1981 due to colitis...in 1985 i had the k-pouch done by dr. sung in santa monica....in 2007 i had a revision repair for a failed valve by dr. launer in san diego...i love my k-pouch!! i continue to ski, hike,travel,and i have no problems with any food..life is good..