When I was in the hospital getting my BCIR (internal pouch) created, there was police man converting to the BCIR. Not sure if he was a beat cop, detective etc....
I have a BCIR going on 13 years. I drain my internal pouch twice a day (morning and at bed time). Very rarely do I have to deal with a public bathroom. When and if I do, I take one square of tissue...
Hol from Florida - I understand your confidence in the Cleveland Clinic however I noticed you live in FLorida. Since you are so close, you should get a consult with one of the surgeons performing the...
Are you having a straight connection, J-pouch or BCIR? My recoperation was longer than 4 weeks when they took my colon out. I did not have a NG tube but a GT. Much more confortable....
I have a BCIR. I lost my large bowel, rectum and anus due to UC. The surgery is major but the outcome for me has been great. I had a j-pouch in two stages so I have experienced a temporary ileostomy,...
Found this site last week and I hope I can be of some help. I had a j-pouch for two years and suffered with urgency and frequency. I do not regret trying it because I never would of known. Anyway, I...