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J-Pouch reversal
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist India
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J-Pouch reversal

by Isabelle1963, Apr 22, 2008 03:07PM
My partner had J-pouch surgery on Feb and is having a reversal to reconnect and close his ostomy this weekend.  During the time he's had the ileostomy pouch he's dehydrated twice.  I'm wondering what are the chances of that after the surgery is complete.

Thanks
Isabelle

by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Apr 22, 2008 07:14PM
Hi Isabelle1963,
When the ostomy is closed, the continuity of the intestine is restored. The gut will function more or less as in a normal person. So the chances of dehydration is very low unless he develops diarrhea due to various reasons.
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Member Comments (2)

by Isabelle1963, May 20, 2008 01:02PM
To: Dr Kini
The reversal surgery has taken place and he is home recuperating but not doing very well.  Apparently his anus muscle [sorry for the wordage] is functioning really high and he makes approx 10-17 trips to the bathroom at night to avoid a accident.  Is there anything that can be done for this? or is this normal?

Thank you
Isabelle

by mark9, Aug 02, 2008 05:04PM
A related discussion, 16x's a day @ 8 mos post j-pouch takedown was started.

by bianca20, Aug 22, 2008 03:46AM
A related discussion, recovery after j-pouch reversal was started.
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