My first scope was one year after takedown. My surgeon said to come annually for a one. I went for one on my two year anniversary but I haven't been back since. (It's been four years since my takdedown) I intend to go soon but since I don't have any issues I've kind of put it on the back burner. It seems all surgeons have different opinions about how often to get a routine scope.

I went for the first 6-7 years without a scope. I had no problems, and no one seemed inclined to look for trouble. In retrospect I probably should have been on some sort of a schedule, even if it was only every third year. There are differences of opinion about how frequently this ought to be done.

I'm supposed to get one every 2 years, but my medical plan has a $5000 deductible so I can't afford to have it done.

Curious that a pouch scope is not on the same level as a colonscopy, which is covered 100% with no copay (I think) as mandated by law.

I have it done annually due to chronic pouchitis in the pouch and dysplasia in the colon when it was removed. One or the other being present in your history should dictate a regular annual or biannual schedule. However, if no pouchitis is present and you did not have dysplasia at the time of colectomy, it does not need to be done once every one or 2 years.

Thanks for these responses. It is clear that since I have no (well other than the ongoing wondering if things are normal) issues and did not have dyplasia,it is reassuring that a scope would not be done until one year post op. It just seemed like people were getting scoped sooner and more frequently. I am grateful I don't require more. thanks.