Yes I have one. It bleeds sometimes.

I was told by last surgeon I saw that it is not possible for me to have one. He did surgery for J-pouch prolapse and bowel obstruction but 2mnth. after actual obstruction. Told by a couple of other doctors is possible. Finally decided either I can or can not so called surgeon that did my surgery (creating pouch) and was told it is possible so at least I know that much. At times having the same problem so is it prolapse or hemroid? Other than discovering part of bowels were attached to female parts when opened up was the surgery not neccessary? All this time I thought my problem (not being able to empty at times and pain associated with stool mostly coming out of upper right hand corner) was from the pouch prolapse.

I would think they could tell the difference between a prolapsed hamorrhoid and a prolapsed pouch on exam. Unless our surgeon removed all those internal and external veins, how could they say it was not possible?

Jan

You would think. My husband also heard him say that and he always thought he was wrong just b/c of what you explained. He looked inside but never said anything about prolapse except he wanted me to have defogram to see extent of prolapse before opening me up. Never discussed the results with me. His assistant had to meet with me morning of surgery. Of course I didn't know there was a possiblity I did not need surgery. Not to say that if I had not done surgery that I would of ended up having bowel obstruction again but might should of waited to see. I just thank God that the surgery went good and as far as I know has not caused more problems. He had said he was going to use mesh so when heard about all the mesh problems I called and he said he didn't use it. I have him on tape but unfortunately player is broken. I know he didn't like you to ask him questions and when I did none of them were significant. Go figure! Thats what my husband and I thought. Thanks Jan