I had this issue. I had a lot of fluid leakage and some mucous from my rectum when temporarily diverted. I have zero leakage now unless I'm having a bout of pouchitis. He should be fine after takedown. 

I can't thank you enough for writing... thank you, I'll let him know!

Yes, the rectum still produces mucous so I had leakage every 3 days or so but now anymore unless I have pouchitis or cuffitis. He should be fine. 

I did not have it with my first pouch, but I had a pouch redo and I had some backside leakage with my ileostomy. I was told once it was hooked up it will be better. I have been hooked up for a year now and I still get some leakage. I was told before surgery this could be a complication from the mucousectomy. I put a small pad up against the anus to help. Some days there is nothing and some days some on the pad. I have never crapped my pants though, I have tried bulking meds and diet with little success

That's good to know, I know no two are alike but it sounds like you have similar situations. It's really helpful to know what your experience has been.  Thank you!

I had lots of mucus/leaks before my take down, and I was scared to death that I would poop my pants and have lots of leaks.  I am 3 weeks post take down and have not an issue at all with anything leaking out or pooping the bed.  I prepared myself for the worst and have been presently surprised at how well everything is working.  Good luck to your husband with what ever he decides. 

Thank you for writing!  I'm glad to hear you're doing well it will certainly give him hope.  Thanks!

Before my take down, I didn't have much leakage. Now three months post take down, I rarely have any leakage. Sometimes I have to rush to the bathroom, but I always make it in time. In the beginning, I had a lot of leakage and had to change clothes a lot. I used to leak through to the bed by the way.It would help to have pads for the bed or adult diapers if it gets bad enough. I think your husband will be okay, especially once the j pouch matures.

I have never had to run to the bathroom, I can hold it long enough to get there if need be, but the slight leakage just occurs without me knowing it