Question:
Do any of you know another person who has gastric bypass that has a j-pouch?

The j-pouch is created when the colon is completely removed, and the small intestine is created into a pouch.    — bobbijo78 (posted on August 10, 2007)

August 11, 2007
This j-pouch thing seems inappropriate -- unless you are having problems with your colon. Hese's what I found on the Web about j-pouch: "The ileoanal reservoir procedure is a surgical treatment option for chronic ulcerative colitis, colon cancer and familial polyposis patients who need to have their large intestine (colon) removed. An ileoanal reservoir (or pouch) is an internal pouch formed of small intestine. This pouch provides a storage place for stool in the absence of the large intestine. Anal sphincter muscles assist in holding in the stool. Several times a day, stool is passed through the anus." I'd seek a second opinion from another bariatric surgeon/surgical group if I were you.
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August 13, 2007
Yes! I am one. I was the first patient to have the gastric bypass procedure performed ( at least in my area). My surgeon had to do a lot of research first. Nutrition is the biggest concern. What kind of questions do you have? Kim
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