Does a J-pouch need (expect) to be redone after a length of time? Since I
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It is made out of your guts so no, not as far as I know...my k pouch is almost 37 and the pouch itself is fine. (the valve has its problems but... that is another story).
I guess if you have chronic pouchitis or other problems with the pouch itself it may shorten its shelf-life but other than that I cannot see why it would need replacing...(then again, I am not a doctor)
Sharon
I’ve had my j pouch for 22 yrs and really have no problem. I am 68 yrs old and I think the pouch should age fine
Great to hear!
I know that as we age our muscles get weaker, so we go to the loo more, this is a normal part of aging, so if you have a j pouch I could imagine in your late 80s etc it being a nightmare, but usually those I hear from are in their 60s so not quite at the right age yet to say if that has an impact, so I am honestly curious if people ever have it reversed when they get older as they find it more difficult to stand and go to the loo yet are going to the loo more often, I hope not, wouldn't want to have to go back to having stoma.
I am 69 and have a j pouch. I worry that in my elder years I might become incontinent. I certainly hope not but if I do should and go back to an osteomyelitis? Would love opinions
Spell check changed my word. Should read ostomy
Well I believe I am at 23 years and 60 years old. My pouch has been stable 90 percent of the time. The older I get the less challenges I have it seems..
There is the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s with old age. I do not think I can live very long with a pouch, but if I do and if I get demented, I would rather be incontinent that have to deal with a bag.