So now that I have reached the post one year mark, I am still going a lot more than expected (10-12) but I live with it ok. Something happened this morning, that made me wonder if I am alright as I think. I know most of us discuss details frequently but I will try to use decorum. When I feel the urge to go #1, I usually pass gas and empty my jpouch then go #1. Today, for the first time in almost 2 years, colectomy 7/2015, I went only #1....no gas no #2. When this happened after takedown, I assumed it was either still inflamed or the nature of my new normal. But is this how it is for most of yall? Or do I need to see someone about this?
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I've been thinking for a while that peeing without pooping is far more useful for us than may seem obvious. I also think it takes practice and attention, at least for me, and might significantly reduce the frequency of BMs for some. Here's something I wrote a while back on the subject:
https://www.j-pouch.org/topic/p...2#434913817490905942
I can't quite tell for sure if this is related to your issue, Sharon, and the "standing up" part really isn't my point at all. Good luck!
So far, it's very rare for me to not go #2 when I'm there to just go #1 but it has happened a couple times, but as I said its rare. Can't say I'm real happy with that.......
I have no trouble peeing without pooping.