I was 70 when I had my surgery and the surgeon said he usually didn't do an internal J-pouch on someone my age. In my case he said he would do it if I wanted it because I presented as a man 10 years younger, I went to another specialist in Chicago to ask the question about a J-pouch and he said there was a 30 per cent chance I would not feel as good as I did after my removal. I decided against the reconnection (J-pouch) and I am glad I did, I have had 7 good years of feeling good and saying good bye to that constant lower tract discomfort. Praying you will feel well too,