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Ikciv

Hi, does anybody else out there have problems with leaking daily? I have had my j pouch for 25 years. I had it put in on my first surgery (never had a ostomy). I was told there was damage to my sphincter muscle at the time of my surgery. I have been miserable for 25 years. Does anybody have any advice?

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Sphincter damage is tough. Not much can be done other than thickening the stool to reduce leakage. I am surprised you've put up with it for so long. Ileostomy or continent ileostomy (Kock pouch or BCIR) is pretty much the only solution. There is an artificial sphincter implant, but it has its own set of risks. It is mostly used for urinary sphincter replacement.

Jan

5/28/166:57 PM

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Scott FMember

Given Jan's observations, have you experimented with soluble fiber, to try to find an optimal dose and type?

5/28/167:08 PM

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