This is for those people who were dissatisfied with J-pouch and decided to go to perm. ostomy

Question:
How do you feel now after having perm. ostomy?

Choices:
Very Satisfied. I wished I would have had done sooner.
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not Satisfied. Wished I did not have it done.

Question:
How long did you live with J-pouch before deciding to have perm. ostomy?

Choices:
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-5 years
more than 5 years

Question:
Reason for going to perm. ostomy?

Choices:
Chronic pouchitis
Pouchitis and cuffitis
other reasons

Question:
How was the recovery from the surgery?

Choices:
Very difficult-I had complications-not related to actual surgery.
Very difficult-due to the surgery
Fair
Good- no problems