What to expect after a colostomy?
Lori – I believe his previous surgery (6+ years ago) did create a J Pouch (it’s hard to get precise info from him – he’s extremely reluctant to talk in detail, and also reluctant to get details from his doctor or contact a support group – but the description of the J Pouch sounds like what was done surgically at that time). He still has a lot of discomfort, cannot sleep well at night because he has to go to the bathroom so frquently (every few hours), etc. I don’t know if this is pouchitis, anal fistulas, etc. (see above about not being able to get precise info!), but from what I can gather, the colostomy seems to be the only further option available to him.
