In an earlier post, I mentioned that I did not want to give up my coffee habit (ok, addiction) even though it may increase the number of trips I make to the loo. I feel the same way about an occasional glass of wine or beer.
So this got me wondering if others of you feel the same. Are there vices you have that you would not want to give up even though you think your j-pouch would be better off without them?
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I haven't managed to persuade myself to abandon most carbohydrates, even though they might be contributing to my antibiotic-dependent pouchitis.
Coffee, on the other hand, is something I couldn't tolerate *until* I got my J-pouch.
That's interesting about the coffee, Scott. I'm not really sure how much influence it has on the number of times I have to go, but I don't want to stop to find out.
As a K poucher I drink over 2 quarts of coffee a day...1 brewed + a large number of expressos and instant at night...all so that my pouch runs smoothly and without a hitch...they brought me full thermoses 4xs/Day to my hospital room post op pouch creation explaining that it helped to keep things liquid and running.
Been 35yrs and I still do it. It works less effectively than in the begining but still does the job.
Our pouches are the same (except for the exit) so it should have the same effect on yours...not sure how much you can drink before your output will turn to water but you can find your balance.
As for chocolate, dark is fine but milk in excess upsets it and effects the output adversely...so does soya. I do fine with ice cream in reasonable quantities (but I am rarely reasonable).
Everything is very personal and each pouch is different so it is trial and error with each food and each person.
Sharon
