I have a J pouch and I’m having a baby in Frb if 2019. Both my gastro doc and j pouch surgeon suggest I have a surgeon on call. Since my surgeon doesn’t work at the hospital where I’m scheduled to deliever and where my OB works out of, I have elected to switch OBs and get an OB at the hospital at which my surgeon works, so that she can be on call if I need assistance. I am having a planned ceserian so hopefully nothing will go wrong and mess up my pouch, but I’d rather be safe than sorry. 

Anyhow, for those who have had a baby with a j pouch, did you take it o consideration the expeirnece your OB had with j pouches? For example, when I mentioned a ceserian was recommended (to my OB), he was like oh, I never heard that, but I can talk to your doc as we get closer and make a plan if that’s the route you want to go. He seems on track for my to deliver vaginally which again, I’d rather not do bc I don’t want to mess up my pouch. Also, I have mentioned my previous obstructions and how my bloodwork has been ok over the map with potassium and magnesium. He didn’t seem concerned nor did he want to keep an eye on that stuff. Just seemed a little odd that he’s so laid back. I’d feel more comfortable with someone who knows the ins and outs of my pouch, and if the surgeon that I’ve worked with could be the one on call rather than someone new. 

How do I look up a doc who has experience with This sort of this thing? I did call my surgeon to see if she has recommendations. Other than that, i may just do cold calls and see who is accepting new patients. Thoughts?