Reply to "Depressed after J-pouch--a mother's plea"

Zebra- I'm so sorry to hear of her pain. How far along in the surgical process is she? For me after my step 1 (colon out, j pouch creation w temp ileo) I found every day to be an emotional struggle. I resisted the antidepressants (big mistake). I spent every day crying and having a pity party. I convinced myself that my life was over and it will never be the same. I know exactly how she feels. After my second surgery i finally started the antidepressants and they have really helped to pull me out of the slump. I've become active again, I go out all the time, eat everything, the pouch is functioning great, life has become good again. Has she talked to other j pouchers? I always found that to be helpful. Also she could come here to vent if she wants.

8/1/127:28 AM

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