what the Heck was that all about?

Lots of straining to empty, blood...sounds very similar to my experience with an obstruction in or near the pouch. I would consider a visit to your GI doc or surgeon to get it checked out. Good luck

Do obstructions resolve on their own?

Could it be that you have a stricture?

I'm not really sure. maybe someone with more experience can weigh in on the difference between an obstruction and a stricture. From what I understand, a stricture is a narrowing of the pathway. Whereas an obstruction is something that is stuck. Am I remotely close to being right? or am I way off?

I have the same question as Mike. At first I thought I was experiencing a narrow opening. I would try to go, then not much would empty. Stand up for a few and then have to sit right back down again and the I would release a lot more.

Kind of thought mushrooms, corn and or mixed nuts might have played a part. But I have eaten all three in the past without an issue.

That describes what I went through when I had an stricture at the anastomosis site. But I never had bleeding.

Marianne, I am in the same boat as you. Strictures make life miserable, but no blood.

No idea about an obstruction causing blood, but I would definitely call your doc's office and let them know what happened.

I have read other posts on jpouch.org about pouchitis and blood, but have no experience with it.

But definitely call your doc's office, as significant blood is not normal.

Lesandiego, I ate ANYTHInG I wanted for 20 years, and can't anymore. Nuts, seeds, mushrooms now are o-u-t these days. They just want to get stuck at the outlet too much these days. It's too risky. Just know, your body can change. Mine did.

I was told obstruction can resolve itself. I had been getting sick at my stomach/some pain for yrs. but went away over night until the one time it didn't. bowel obstruction but actually did resolve itself while in hospital but still had surgery b/c doc felt scar tissue was causing the obstruction. got out of hospital/put on strict diet for a few wks. then had surgery to remove scar tissue/j pouch prolapse which was told not real common but does happen and do not strain. When did they use mesh? I was told it was going to be used for my last surgery but then told not. quess it was not needed after opening me up. this was 2009 and since then heard mesh has been a problem so that is why I called to make sure it was not used. Only for a short time no problems and then it started all over. not being able to empty good at end not getting sick like I was. I think what really pushed me over the edge was it was Christmas and most everything had nuts. I know I have to chew mushrooms up really good so I don't have them often even though I really like.

Had mesh put in during my incisional hernia repair in Dec. (8 months post TD).