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J-pouch

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OPINION

I’m still getting used to my new plumbing without a large intestine

Aug 1, 2019
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OPINION

It’s strange going to the bathroom the “normal” way after having had an ostomy bag

Feb 23, 2019
Rasheed Clarke running
OPINION

Five things I’ve learned from five years with a j-pouch

Feb 11, 2019
Shawntel "Shawn" Bethea
LIFESTYLE

Once I learned the ins and outs of an ostomy my life was 1000% better.

Jun 7, 2018
Rasheed Clarke running
LIFESTYLE

Lessons from my fourth year living with a pelvic pouch.

Feb 11, 2019
Patrick Devereaux
CULTURE

Patrick Devereaux Joins "Race For The Rescues" After Making His Own Comeback

Mar 19, 2018
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OPINION

Choosing Between A J-Pouch Or Permanent Ileostomy Is A Hard Decision

Feb 20, 2018
Stacey Willins
LIFESTYLE

I threw a "Farewell Stoma Party" to teach my friends about an ostomy

Feb 26, 2019
Rasheed Clarke at Crohns and Colitis Canada event
OPINION

Why I am celebrating my 3rd anniversary having a j-pouch

Feb 11, 2017
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LIFESTYLE

Ask Dr. Schiller: What Ileostomy Alternatives Are Available To Patients?

Oct 24, 2017
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OPINION

Answers to 10 questions I’ve been asked about living with an ileostomy

Nov 27, 2016
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LIFESTYLE

How The BCIR Alternative Can Help The Right Candidates

Oct 24, 2017
Stacey Willins
LIFESTYLE

My First Real Talk About Fertility Came Up Right Before J-Pouch Surgery

Oct 24, 2017
Rasheed Clarke
LIFESTYLE

Lessons learned from living with a J-pouch for the past two years

Mar 13, 2019
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OPINION

Five Reasons Why I Decided Not To Get A J-pouch

Feb 6, 2016
Rasheed Clarke
OPINION

The C-word: Why surgery does not cure ulcerative colitis

Mar 12, 2019
Karin Miller Newbie Ostomy
OPINION

Why I Decided To Make My Ostomy Permanent

Aug 1, 2015
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OPINION

Why I'm regretting my latest choice—having surgery for UC

Jun 14, 2015
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CULTURE

An interview with Rebecca Zamolo on the documentary about her life with ulcerative colitis

May 27, 2015