WOW it has been quite a while sine I have visited here. Nice to see the site still going strong, and a few familiar name ( Jan Dollar) A quick update and possible inspiration for others . I had my J-pouch surgery 10 years ago, the first 2 years were tough, since then life has returned to better than normal. In fact I just completed my first of many to come I hope Sprint triathlons!!! 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike and 3 mile run!! YAY Dave For all of you wondering if you can ever return to what you may consider a normal life I am telling YES YOU CAN!!!! Don't stop trying and never give up hope. This site was a crucial part of my rebuilding and I am so happy to have found it years ago. Good luck to all and I believe I will be stopping in from time to time !! Thanks J-Pouch group j- POUCH GROUP