It's been 6 years since I had my colon removed due to UC. The surgeon had hoped to create the jpouch during the first operation, then complete it 3 months later. His concern was my weight, at 5'6" and 230lbs I was obese. Waking up from anesthesia he broke the news that he had to do a perminate illeo. If I lost significant weight he would do the jpouch. It took a year, but I lost 80 pounds and became part of the jpouch community! Here I am 6 years later back at 230lbs ( I did not get any taller)
I notice some issues with my pouch; straining to go, not feeling fully empty, bloody flare ups.... Do you think that my regaining all that weight has caused a problem with my pouch? My surgeon never said exactly why my weight was an issue to begin with. I was prob too embarrassed to ask. I wish losing was easy and that keeping it off was not such a struggle. I'm trying to loose and just hoping it is not too late!FYI I no longer have my surgeon, he moved out of state.
I notice some issues with my pouch; straining to go, not feeling fully empty, bloody flare ups.... Do you think that my regaining all that weight has caused a problem with my pouch? My surgeon never said exactly why my weight was an issue to begin with. I was prob too embarrassed to ask. I wish losing was easy and that keeping it off was not such a struggle. I'm trying to loose and just hoping it is not too late!FYI I no longer have my surgeon, he moved out of state.
