Video Glossary: Difference between J-pouch, S-pouch, and W-pouch
July 28, 2010Pictures of the different types of pouches
Question: Do you have an S-pouch or W-pouch or know somebody who does? Tell us about it!
The United Colon Vlog
Support for those with inflammatory bowel diseases.
Welcome!
IBD Bracelets
Join Us!
oh my gosh…I didn’t think anyone ever spoke of S pouches anymore. I have had one since 1982. I was number 115 in an experimental study on ileal-anal rebuilds. I’ve had many complications over the last28 years but I have learned to live with my altered plumbing. I recently developed large bleeding ulcers in the pouch that landed me in the hospital and I had to get a blood transfusion. It was suggested that I consider taking down the pouch and getting an illiostotmy but I shall continue fighting to keep my internal plumbing. I was told that I am not a candidate for a replacement pouch and that nay future surgery would leave me with short bowel syndrome and other complications. What else would you like to know? I would love to hear from others who still have S pouches and hear how they are doing!
I had a W pouch made in 1998.
It has always been too large and very difficult to empty.
It is stretched and become very floppy, and I have to lie on my stomach with a hard pillow underneath me, several times a day just to get rid of gas.
I cannot eat vegetables as the fibre just sits in the pouch and blocks up, which is so painful, and I have ended up in hospital several times with this problem.
It has given me years of problems and pain, but I am not yet interested in going back to the bag.