Posted 11/23/2009 5:14 AM (GMT 0)
Well a K-pouch, is a connection of the end of the small intestine, called the ileum, to the skin of your abdomen. It allows waste to be drained. Unlike other ileostomies, the K-pouch or Kock ileostomy, has a valve made by sewing the intestine in a special way so that waste material doesn't leak out but rather a tube called a catheter is inserted when it's time to empty the pouch.
A J-pouch is where the small intestine is connected to the anus.
As far as having to use the toilet early in the am everyday and bleeding, that's the nature of the beast when it comes to inflammatory bowel disease unfortunately.
She should speak with her GI about her surgery options if that's the route she wants to consider.
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