My J pouch is failing. I need to have an ostomy operation. My doctors and most of the hospitals around here do the conventional Brooke ostomy. I found a doctor/hospital in Morristown NJ (1 and 1/2 hours from me) who does this K pouch operation. Does anyone know or have heard of Dr. Rolando Rolandelli? I have an appointment with him in a few weeks but I'm trying to find out failure rates, etc. Anyone have any information about this? Or any other information about hospitals/doctors that do this operation. I have requested info from the Cleveland clinic. I received info from Palms in FL. I don't know if I want to travel that far though. Any help/info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Dr. Joel J. Bauer has done tons of K-pouches over the years. He is located in NYC and works out of Mt. Sinai Hospital. He can be reached at 212- 517-8600.

He did my K-pouch in 1976. If you have any questions, please post them here and I will respond.

Thank you Bodoni for your input. I appreciate it. Mary

Hi...during your appt...I would ask the surgeon for references of patients, possibly in your area, who you can call/meet and chat with.

not sure if you used the "find" search option in this forum to see if any other members have posted info on this surgeon.

Good luck...!

Thanks JaniceM. I did do a search and found some interesting information but not about Dr Rolandelli. Thanks so much for the info and the suggestions. I appreciate it. Mary

You may want to post with using Dr Rolandelli's name in the subject line....to help call it out.

Keep researching...and it's worth a consult with him...

It's nervewracking...but looking at all options are important if you don't want to convert to the end ileo at this juncture.

I saw Dr. Rolandelli and the surgery is scheduled for 6/13. He asked me if I was ever treated for pouchitis. I said no. He prescribed antibiotics. Thank you everyone for your help. I appreciate it. Have a great day. Mary

Hi Mary....we're all routing for you! Please keep us posted. best of luck and a quick recovery. Of course let us know if you have questions along the way!

I've had my surgery for the k pouch and just had my six month visit with the surgeon. He was very happy with the way the stoma/nipple looked. He told me to come back in a year or not or just if I have any issues.

I am getting use to flushing it. I need more experience in a public bathroom but other than that things are looking up.

I've gained back all the weight I've lost and I have no more pain. I flush the pouch 3 to 5 times/day. Usually 4.

I even got to go to Texas for my nephew's wedding!

I hope you all have a great New Year and have the best of everything. Mary