You are probably not having a problem and are emptying your pouch. Do you ever have to go back and have another BM soon after you just had one, like 15 minutes or so afterwards? If so then maybe you didn't empty your pouch all the way when you went. Sounds like you are doing great!

Yes....I do that maybe 50% of the time. When I do not have to go back I feel great.
Richard.

First thing in the morning I find it takes more than "one session on the throne" to really empty my J-pouch. So, I just let things flow out of me naturally. Then, I get up and walk around a bit, making coffee, etc., and then sit back down on the toilet and the second and final session to take place. For me, this only happens in the a.m. The rest of the day is no problem for me. Depending upon what I eat and how much I eat, just one "go" at it works for me.....and not that often, either. I don't count anymore. I just know what, for me, is normal and don't worry about frequency. Being able to control when and where I "go" is the key to feeling normal...for me!

Ya....I guess control is the most important thing at this point.
I do have that although I do leak sometimes and at times have to rush to the throne to go.
One other important thing is you have enough reading material. After all we do spend more time than normal in there.....hahaha.
Thanks for the replies.
Richard.