Holding after j pouch surgery

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Jeffrey5
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Holding after j pouch surgery

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Hi I am about three weeks post surgery. I got my j pouch done and was told not to hold anything but now my doctor said that it is ok to start to hold in the stool. I wanted to know if you can hold it to much. what signs to look out for?

If their is any more helpful advise.

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iris
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Post by iris »

HI Jeff, keeping the stool in helps to stretch the pouch, hold for as long as you are comfortable ,it will take time
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Post by Jeffrey5 »

thanks, your advise has been helpful. I was not sure if it was ok to keep holding for a long time.
thanks

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