Hi, I am new here and looking for advice.
I had my large bowel removed in 2014 due to FAPs (my mother and brother passed away due to bowel cancer) and a year later I had it reversed so I now have a J Pouch. Long story cut short, in the last 7 months I’m on my 4th consultant, 1st retired, 2nd went on maternity leave, 3rd went on long term sick and making a complaint to PALS I’ve been put under a new consultant who I am seeing on the 9th May. In the last 12 months I have had nothing but trouble with my pouch, whatever I eat causes me to spend most of my time on the toilet and I am getting between 2 to 5 hours sleep a night. Since September 2021 I have had an MRI scan, CT scan, CT PET scan at the Christie and a pouchogram. It’s been discovered that I have a stricture as well as desmoid disease. At the start of February, I was asked if I wanted to have a temporary colostomy bag to give me some relief which I have agreed to. I am hoping I will get a date when I see my consultant next week. I was told on the 1st March it would be in 4 weeks or so but that was with the 3rd consultant. Has anyone else had constant toilet issues due to a J Pouch?
Thanks
Hi
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/ileostomy-and-colostomy-discussions-forum
Welcome to the forum . Just wondered if there might be some people on the stoma forum with experience of J pouches .
You really have had a tough time and disturbed sleep for such a prolonged period of time and lack of dedicated support must have been very hard indeed .
I really hope you get a break for a which and some time to draw strength again .
Court
Helpline Number 0808 808 0000
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007