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Posted 11/29/2021 5:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,

It's been 5 years since I had my j-pouch surgery, and since then I've been wanting to exercise. I always wanted to have an athletic body since people say I look young for my age. So, I was wondering has anyone was able to change their body without any problems? Thanks
Posted 1/1/2022 9:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi ToughKicker,

I’m not exactly in your situation in that I have an iliostomy rather than a j-pouch, but have taken part in a wide range of sports since the original operation, including rock climbing and more recently, Cross Fit. I haven’t had any problems but have always taken things slowly. For CrossFit I picked a gym that I thought would be sympathetic to my needs, and they were great about it, they even did some research! The weight lifting and core element I take really easy and never overload the weight or the reps. My body is not overly ‘changed’ but I’m definitely fitter and stronger, and no problems! Hope you find a good gym!

Finn
Posted 1/5/2022 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
Ohhh... I am unsure on a jpouch.

I have a colostomy and ended up with a hernia that strangled a portion of my colon and caused an obstruction.

Repair and relocating the stoma was a nightmare...

Clo
Posted 1/7/2022 1:07 AM (GMT 0)

finn1 said...
Hi ToughKicker,

I’m not exactly in your situation in that I have an iliostomy rather than a j-pouch, but have taken part in a wide range of sports since the original operation, including rock climbing and more recently, Cross Fit. I haven’t had any problems but have always taken things slowly. For CrossFit I picked a gym that I thought would be sympathetic to my needs, and they were great about it, they even did some research! The weight lifting and core element I take really easy and never overload the weight or the reps. My body is not overly ‘changed’ but I’m definitely fitter and stronger, and no problems! Hope you find a good gym!

Finn

Thanks for your response, I'm going to try that
Posted 1/7/2022 1:08 AM (GMT 0)

clo2014 said...
Ohhh... I am unsure on a jpouch.

I have a colostomy and ended up with a hernia that strangled a portion of my colon and caused an obstruction.

Repair and relocating the stoma was a nightmare...

Clo

I'm sorry you had that. I will be careful
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