I have had my JPouch for quite a while now (16 1/2 years)! Other than having an abscess I really haven't had too many problems, thank goodness. In the past week I have noticed some blood (not a lot) on the toilet paper when I wipe. It hasn't happened every time, maybe two or three. I took a better look today and noticed some blood that seemed to be around my stool as well. Could this simply be something as simple as hemorrhoids or something more serious. I don't have any pain or any other symptoms, just the blood. I have recently moved and am in search of a good doctor/rectal surgeon in the Los Angeles, CA area, so I haven't seen a doctor as of yet. Any comments are welcomed and appreciated. Thanks!!!