Hi all Im new to this site, I have an S pouch but its same as a J pouch just bigger.

I had my first surgery in 12/2005 and 2nd (takedown) surgery 2/27/2006. doing real well all things considered. Last summer I started running. I am now training for my first ever marathon this june. On long runs, (usually 18 - 20 miles, which I have done a number of times) I usually get some gas pain starting in the pouch area. Sometimes its not too bad but sometimes it gets excruciating. It slows me down to a snails pace. It hurts bad and I cant seem to pass any gas. I have had to stop runs short because of it. I take a probiotic everyday & before running I try to squeeze everything I can out. Does anybody have any help or suggestions? anyone else taken up distance running after recovery from surgery? Thanks

Looks like no long distance runners here. Just wanted to welcome you. Do you think that you may be swallowing a lot of air when you run? Dont know much about running so that may sound like a dumb ques. Anyway, welcome and maybe someone will come along and offer some advice.

There are other runners here. Send them a PM. Do a Find on 'marathon.' Maybe they will have some good feedback for you.

I am long distance runner. I run in the morning which is when my pouch is emtiest. I don't take probiotics because I found them to cause gas so you may want to experimetn with stopping that. I also like my output to be really thin not pastey because I think it is harder to empty so I drink grape juice, sometimes take some magnesium, avoid too many carbs (I also have a bit of a stricture that I need dialated now and then so that is another reason I avoid thickening foods). Are you drinking sports drinks? They bother some and contain a lot of sugar--especially the ones make with powder. You may want to try eliminating or cutting them with water. can you have a bathroom break on your long runs (I live in a big city so it is always possible when I run).? Emptying your pouch again may help. Good luck! I hope you figure out the problem. There is nothing like running!