Hi there,

Looking for some opinions and advice for women that have had a C-Section after a J pouch.
I had a Reverse Ileostomy with a J pouch done in 2009 for my UC and have had almost zero issues since the surgery. I did struggle with infertility but am now 35 weeks pregnant with the help of IVF. I’ve had a healthy pregnancy so far without any flare ups which I was nervous about before conceiving!

I am having a planned C-Section which was recommended by my GI and OB which I am also most comfortable with for delivery. My OB has said it’s my decision to use the existing vertical incision or the most common horizontal transverse incision. She said recovery is a bit longer/harder with using existing vertical incision but since I’ve already had surgery I know the healing process and I have to have an incision either way. I’m on the fence as it’s obviously not as common to do a vertical C-Section now days but I would like to stay with two scars instead of adding a third to my abdomen. Looking for stories of other woman who have been in this situation and what they did!

Thanks in advance!