5 weeks and questions on frequency

Hi Kmiller. I had same issues. Was going up to 15x some day's. My stomach just sucks 🙁 Tried small portions, shakes, etc. The "butt burn" is the worst. I use extra strength Desitin, & baths. My gastro just ok'd one Imodium a day about 3 weeks ago. I tried the Metamucil first, but didn't work.

Hello Kmiller,

The two things that did it for me were time and smooth Metamucil.

Coincidentally, I just wrote a post about both of those in another thread:

https://www.j-pouch.org/topic/...hile-having-a-jpouch

Best wishes for your new pouch :-)

Sarah

I tried metamucil the other day, just 2 tsp in the am and it did not go well. Went every hour, unable to fully empty, from 4 pm til 7 am. Not sure why its not working for me. I used it a lot when I had the bag.

Time was crucial for me. I remember a qualitative difference at 4 months and then again at six months but it really wasn't until about a year had passed that I experienced real stability. I know that sounds discouraging but I'm sure at some point you'll be able to look back and be thankful it's changed and all is ok.  Best of luck to you....