Sometimes when there is mucous in my unused j-pouch, I feel a sense of urgency, as if it's about to spill out unless I clamp down. Then when I go to the toilet, only a tiny bit dribbles out, and I then still feel like I have to go afterwards. (Other times, I don't feel it at all and am surprised when some drains out as I sit to urinate.) This worries me that these sensations might be even worse when there is a lot more passing through than just mucous. However, I have also read from a medical source that this sort of j-pouch drainage can sometimes be even more difficult to control than actual stool after takedown, partially because that portion of the intestine can get a little irritated/inflamed when it is left unused. I have had trace amounts of blood in my drainage the past couple of weeks, where before I did not. Am not concerned, as I know this is normal, but maybe it could be a sign of mild irritation?
I know that everything improves greatly over the first several months, so I'm not talking about the end-result here, more what I might be able to expect during recovery.
Any thoughts on the comparison of pre- vs. post- takedown urges and sensations?
(Nine more days to go!!!)
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