Stories written about having a J-pouch surgery after having the colon removed. Some of the stories are very detailed with nearly every step of the before and after aspects of this type of surgery outlined for you to read. It is absolutely amazing that so many people have been willing to come forward to share how ulcerative colitis impacted their lives all the way to the point where the decision was made to have a major surgery to regain their life back.
If you have further questions after reading any of the stories you can always ask the authors a question in the comments sections. You will be surprised how helpful the brave UC’ers who have gone down the surgery path are, and sharing their knowledge with others who are currently suffering is definitely their specialty.
Introduction: My name is Blake, I’m 32 years old. I have a 4 year old son and a beautiful wife. I used to suffer from UC until I had surgery. I’m celebrating 1 year and 1 day with a J Pouch today (8/23/13). Some more about me: If I was a pro wrestler and had to pick an entrance song I would go with Pantera-Walk… Read More »Blake’s One Year J Pouch Update
All in all, I know I made the right decision. I am 2 months out of my last surgery and feel great. Sure, some days I’m in pain from adhesions or butt burn, but absolutely none of this compares to the hell I was living in with UC.
Introduction: 44 year old father of three (22, 18 and 13 years of age) and husband to a great wife that has done more than her share to help me through this ordeal. Some more about me: I live in a small town in central Ohio. I love to play basketball, take fishing and hunting trips and attend Ohio State basketball games and Cincinnati Reds… Read More »J Pouch Creation – Rough Recovery So Far
Hey All! Curtis here wither another update. So I’ve been working with my buddy Tyler, who is a fellow J-Poucher with 1 surgery remaining, and we have been working hard on trying to get these T-shirts going! No Colon Still Rollin has a website, Facebook page and an Instagram account! We have 2 T-Shirt designs at the moment and will of course be working on… Read More »No Colon Still Rollin
Meet Emie: I am a happy, healthy, colon free woman! I am able to be a wife and mother again, and am able to participate in my life instead of spending it in the bathroom! Some more about me: I am able to take dance classes again and go on major shopping trips now that I am colon free! Symptoms: No colon = No UC… Read More »My Wonderful Colon Free Life!