But, I love the comments I get, its always nice to hear that your experiences have helped others.
My k-pouch turned 11 (ELEVEN!!!!) years old this past May and I swear I never thought I would make it this far but I am ecstatic.
I empty 4-6 times a day, a lot of that depends upon what I eat, and if I'm drinking carbonated drinks etc. etc. I can't pass gas like the average person so I gotta intubate to get it out!
Both me and my K-pouch are doing great and we have been on a lot of adventures together!
Here's some things I've been up to:
I'm now a nurse in the OR
I love to hike and bike
I went skydiving
I have taken trips to KENYA and ALASKA
I rode my first century bike ride (100 miles) August 2018
I have emptied in airplane toilets, squatty potties, portapotties, and in the woods :)
So very thankful for my K-pouch!!!!!
If you are wondering what a k-pouch is and if its right for you I recommend exploring the following:
http://carpekat.blogspot.com/2007/04/k-pouch.html
http://carpekat.blogspot.com/2007/06/post-op.html
https://www.j-pouch.org/forum/k-pouch-korner
