If you are reading these forums because you DON'T have a J-Pouch yet, but one is likely in your future, this post is for you.
This site is a great place for information about all aspects of the J-Pouch universe, but keep in mind that it is populated by a large segment of people who have problems with their J-Pouch.
Statistically, I think only about 5% of J-Pouchers have major chronic issues with their pouch. The vast majority have few problems and what problems they do have are temporary and treatable.
So as you read these forums, keep in mind that it may appear that pouchitis, cuffitis, c-diff, and a host of other problems are the norm.
This is not the case at all. There are just more of us here because if we didn't have issues, there wouldn't be much to discuss. You simply don't see many posts that say, "I'm not having any problems..."
So please don't be alarmed and develop harsh preconceptions of the procedure based on the number of people here who have chronic or debilitating problems. We are the exception, not the rule.
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This site is a great place for information about all aspects of the J-Pouch universe, but keep in mind that it is populated by a large segment of people who have problems with their J-Pouch.
Statistically, I think only about 5% of J-Pouchers have major chronic issues with their pouch. The vast majority have few problems and what problems they do have are temporary and treatable.
So as you read these forums, keep in mind that it may appear that pouchitis, cuffitis, c-diff, and a host of other problems are the norm.
This is not the case at all. There are just more of us here because if we didn't have issues, there wouldn't be much to discuss. You simply don't see many posts that say, "I'm not having any problems..."
So please don't be alarmed and develop harsh preconceptions of the procedure based on the number of people here who have chronic or debilitating problems. We are the exception, not the rule.
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