If you had UC prior to getting your j-pouch, how many years did you live with it before your colectomy?

Question:
How many years did you live with UC prior to your colectomy?

Choices:
< 5 years
6-15 years
16-25 years
25-35 years
> 35 years

Question:
Were you able to plan your colectomy, or was it more or less emergency surgery (you had no choice)?

Choices:
I did it according to my schedule
I was forced into it