Finally had the take down but...

I just had take down done on me last week on the 26th. Boy, it sure does feel great to have no external pouch hanging at all. Not that I am complaining about the external pouch for it pretty much saved my life.

Now I know my questions I'm about to ask has probably been answered quite a few time so pardon me for asking this again :D.

Now I am using my j-pouch, one thing I have learned that it is very, i mean quite very painful. How do I describe it? I would say the pain I am experiencing is more like having spasms and it is acute pain. Is this normal? I have been taken hydromorphone but it cause me to vomit every time I try to take it. So now I am on Tramadol, which it does not do anything for me. I am thinking about going back on to my leftover oxycodone that i have after my first operation but of course I'm going to check in with my doctor about this. Please let me know if anyone experiences this and/or suggests I should get a different pain med.

If the pain above is a norm, how long does it last? Does this depends on an individual?

Also, the burning sensation on the anus, How long does that normal take to get it situated? I apply cream on it about 3 to 4 time daily in hopes that the toilet paper will have mercy on me. Even the softest of the softest toilet paper isn't very kind to my bottom ;) Any recommendations to that?

BK