Appendix | The J-Pouch Group

chrforMember

Hi,

Does anyone know if they take your appendix out when they do the jpouch surgery?

6/22/126:47 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Absolutely! It is connected to the colon, like a finger. Removing your entire colon without the appendix would be like trying to cut off your hand without removing the fingers.

This is a very common question ansd it never ceases to amaze me that the surgeons do not mention it...

Jan

mgmt10Member

You would think they would share that little tid bit of information with their patients!

LorsallMember

I was amazed when I went to a new GI after my surgeries and after he reviewed my medical history he asked me "So, you still have your appendix, though?" Um, no, that was removed with my colon. After that he asked me to research a treatment plan and let him know what I found out. I did do research- to find another GI!

6/22/1211:20 PM

Former Member

So funny this was asked today. I just found out from my PCP that my appendix was removed during my colectomy. I agree...the surgeons really should relay this to patients!

6/23/1212:00 AM

kathy smithMember

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After that he asked me to research a treatment plan and let him know what I found out. I did do research- to find another GI!

Excellent Sallie!

kathy

6/23/1211:34 AM

Lizzie KnottMember

Mine was removed. I thought it was just part of the procedure.

You guys are going to laugh at me but it's been almost 20 years since my surgery and I didn't know this Lol!

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