Hello everybody,
If this is a repeat post, I apologize. I feel like I need to be more specific. So I had my J-pouch surgery 9 & a half years ago. And for most of the time I was in a program for people with mental illness. Well the program ended in late January, I want to do other things. I've been going to church & been working on getting back into college.
Now, for anyone that has the j-pouch I've been wondering has anyone ever played sports or done any other physical activity (working out)? I been working on getting back into Martial Arts training but I'm afraid of getting an accident so I'm trying to eat less food in case if I go compete in a tournament. I've been anxious about that. So I was wondering what your experience like was when having the J-pouch & moving around?
Thanks
UC: Lower Left Diagnosed in July 2005
Surgery 3(July 2016, Sept 2016, Dec 2016)
Omeprazole 1x a day for heartburn
Imodium 125mg 3x a day
Trihexyphen 2mg 1x a day for Mental Disorder
Invega shot 1x a month for Mental Disorder
Sertraline 100mg 1x a day for Mental Disorder
There's professional athletes with a j-pouch who perform at the top of their game: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/patientsandcaregivers/ibd-me/ibd-heroes so I'm sure you'll be fine.
You can dehydrate easier with a j-pouch when exercising intensely, especially during summer heat (the large intestine normally re-absorbs water from stool). So, be mindful of your hydration levels.
Not sure there's many jpouchers who post regularly here. I'd check https://www.reddit.com/r/jpouch/ or https://www.j-pouch.org/ if you don't get a sufficient response and answer.
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You can dehydrate easier with a j-pouch when exercising intensely, especially during summer heat (the large intestine normally re-absorbs water from stool). So, be mindful of your hydration levels.
Not sure there's many jpouchers who post regularly here. I'd check https://www.reddit.com/r/jpouch/ or https://www.j-pouch.org/ if you don't get a sufficient response and answer.
Moderator Ulcerative Colitis
John, UC Proctosigmoiditis in Remission
Rx: Remicade @5mgs/kg/6wks; as needed
A semi-finalist in the Olympic 15-meter bathroom-sprint. Aimed for the gold but just ended up getting brown...
iPoop said...
There's professional athletes with a j-pouch who perform at the top of their game: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/patientsandcaregivers/ibd-me/ibd-heroes so I'm sure you'll be fine.
You can dehydrate easier with a j-pouch when exercising intensely, especially during summer heat (the large intestine normally re-absorbs water from stool). So, be mindful of your hydration levels.
Not sure there's many jpouchers who post regularly here. I'd check https://www.reddit.com/r/jpouch/ or https://www.j-pouch.org/ if you don't get a sufficient response and answer.
Thanks ipoop sorry I didn't thank you early. I never got the email notification.
Have had my pouch since 2018 and never had an issue working out.
Usually eat on lighter side if im going to gym/walking etc.
I’m a contractor and my work is somewhat physical so I have learned to eat carefully bc I don’t like being full whether working or exercising.
God bless and good luck🙏
Usually eat on lighter side if im going to gym/walking etc.
I’m a contractor and my work is somewhat physical so I have learned to eat carefully bc I don’t like being full whether working or exercising.
God bless and good luck🙏
It is inspiring to hear you are looking to get back into martial arts! Many people find that they can return to sports after a J-pouch surgery, though it usually involves a bit of trial and error with diet and hydration. Taking it slow and listening to your body is key, but don’t let the fear hold you back from the things you love.
I lifted weights and exercised prior to surgery and have continued since, except for about 12 months post surgery. I believe it goes a long way towards maintaining overall health and subsequently pouch health.