I had pouchitis and cuffitis immediately from day one of takedown. Though it was left undiagnosed until about one month later as my surgeon at that time was a $%##$%#%. It got diagnosed when I went back to my GI doc.

Hi Steve,

I started to get pouchitis like symptoms about 3 weeks post-takedown and it really scared me. It lasted for a couple of months until my body got used to the pouch. I had severe gas pains and then shooting pain in the anus continually. Sitz baths worked well for this and I took two or three a day. It did finally go away after awhile. I'm sure this is what's happening. Most of us have had the same experience. Try not to worry, it will be fine. Eat foods that are easy to digest and have good protein and avoid spicy gas producers. Good homemade broths and white rice work well. Good luck!

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll be fine over time. but right now am not happy. Diet, Diet, Diet...