just got a j pouch and wondering about athletics with no colon

I got my j pouch back in june of 2009. I had many complications and eventually had to get my gall bladder removed in december. I've been feeling as close to 100% as I've ever felt since I was diagnosed with UC in 2006. I started playing hockey again and was wondering if there are any other athletes out there without colons. I want to know what has been different with their fatigue, strength, etc, and was wondering if any of you had tips or if I should see a special doctor. I would love to be able to perform as close to 100% if that is even possible. Any advice you all have would be greatly appreciated.

Corey (I removed your last name for security reasons)

j pouch
UC since 06
feeling great FINALLY

Post Edited By Moderator (Red_34) : 5/13/2010 11:36:13 AM (GMT-6)

I've had my jpouch for 9 years and am very physically active. My activity of choice is long distance hiking. I have not noticed a difference in my performance since surgery. I see no special doctors; I do get a pouch scope and biopsy every other year from my surgeon as a precautionary check for colon cancer (I had UC not cancer). I drink Vitalyte www.vitalyte.com when engaging in hardcore exercise. It's better than the commercial crap that dominates the market. I have had excellent health and blood work up until this year when I was dx as Vitamin D deficient. This isn't related to my jpouch but more a national epidemic. You might ask for your levels to be checked at your next annual appt.
You can also ask to have your Vitamin B levels tested too.

You will get to 100% but it might take a couple more months. I had fatigue the first year post surgery; it's normal.

Sue

Well, I am no athlete and have had alot of injuries (broken spine, legs, etc, 22 operations now all together). I am now 4 weeks post takedown - and this week I have cycled every single day between 10-15km. Unheard of with the UC for me. I feel more able to excersise than I have in years! Good luck. The only tip I can think of is keep watch of your eletrolytes - I drink electrolyte solution every time before I go out and take potassium, calcium, magnesium, vit d and vit C every day, plus multivit.