Hey, I just noticed this post, thanks everyone, you're the best, and you'll be happy to know I'm actually really happy! I love my ileostomy!!!! It's working so well, and I feel so much better, I'm kind of kicking myself for not getting it done sooner, what was I so afraid of? You guys were right, it's way better then the K pouch, and to answer your question, Dr Cohen couldn't save the pouch or repair the valve because of multiple adhesion from all those previous surgeries. He was forced to remove not only the pouch, but several more inches of small bowel, that were, due to said adhesions, essentially dead. Meah, intestines are highly over rated, who needs them???? Lol! Thanks again guys, you are all my family,
Eric xo
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