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J-pouch

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OPINION

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

By Robin Glover
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OPINION

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

By Robin Glover
Rasheed Clarke running
OPINION

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

By Rasheed Clarke
Shawntel "Shawn" Bethea
LIFESTYLE

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

By Shawntel Bethea
Rasheed Clarke running
LIFESTYLE

Lessons from my fourth year living with a pelvic pouch.

By Rasheed Clarke
Patrick Devereaux
CULTURE

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

By OC Editors
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OPINION

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

By Melissa Dixon
Stacey Willins
LIFESTYLE

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

By Stacey Willins
Rasheed Clarke at Crohns and Colitis Canada event
OPINION

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

By Rasheed Clarke
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LIFESTYLE

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

By Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS
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OPINION

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

By Stacey Willins
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LIFESTYLE

How The BCIR Alternative Can Help The Right Candidates

By Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS
Stacey Willins
LIFESTYLE

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

By Stacey Willins
Rasheed Clarke
LIFESTYLE

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

By Rasheed Clarke
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OPINION

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

By Sarah Crotti
Rasheed Clarke
OPINION

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

By Rasheed Clarke
Karin Miller Newbie Ostomy
OPINION

Why I Decided To Make My Ostomy Permanent

By Karin Camposagrado
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OPINION

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

By Rasheed Clarke
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CULTURE

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

By Tina Haupert