Hi Tummybug, No I do not have a pouch; it is a direct connection, small intestine to rectum. My main concern for your daughter would be to check out if her rectum is working properly - I say this because you stated she has some disease there. If the doctors think it's o.k. and will work properly then this surgery may work well for her! I was just out walking my dog and I was remembering how for several months after the surgery, this was a difficult thing for me to do. For the first 6 months after the surgery I always felt like I had to have a bowel movement, everytime I walked especially. Now, things are getting better. My doctor said that he has seen patients improve continuously for up to a year after the surgery. I sure hope this works for your daughter!
Gilda