after numerous attempts to control my chronic cuffitis ( heavy bleeding- frequent bowl movement 15+ times a day and severe pain and irritation ) at the recommendation my surgeon Dr. Weiss at Florida CC I will be undergoing a pouch advancement surgery In September. I was informed that the surgery could be anywhere between 2-5 hours long depending on the surgical procedure. I understand this can be a very difficult surgery and so this has ramped up my anxiety. I hope this is successful so I may get on with my life after 5 surgeries, numerous trips to hospital and ER in the past 4 years. I also hope to be success story for other J Pouchers who might be suffering from the same issues. Keep you posted. If anyone has had this type of surgery please feel free to share your experience.
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My surgery was 5 hours. I was hard but I was able to keep my pouch till two weeks ago cause chronic pouchitis for 15 years did me in. Good luck. I miss my pouch so much.
Sounds like your situation is similar to mine. I am present at Cleveland Clinic recovering from my third takedown, but this time with Dr.Remzi. Regarding your question on a pouch redo, Dr. Remzi did mine after lots of prior complicatons and yes,about five surgeries, too!
I just got rid of my third ileostomy! The redo was, frankly, very easy for me, and I'm grateful but not sure why. The surgery was about 4.5 hours long. My recovery was also very fast -- was ready to get back to office work after three weeks.
I hope this helps!
Thank you for your feedback. Trying to stay fit so I can bounce back sooner.