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J-Pouch and adenomatous polyps

Posted by candaceembry89 @candaceembry89, Nov 30 7:14pm

I've had a J-Pouch since 2004. Recently found out that the most recent polyps biopsied tested positive for adenomatous. My father passed away from FAP and so did his mother and siblings. My question... is a colostomy the only alternative?

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bevjoy | @bevjoy | Dec 1 1:41pm

I had a total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis (robotic, laparoscopic) in Aug 23 due to MAP (biallic Mutyh associated polyposis; similar to FAP, but inherited in an autosomal recessive mutation). I have no pouch or colostomy bag. They connected my rectum to my small intestine. I'm not sure about J-Pouch conversion, but maybe this would be an option. I don't worry about colon polyps anymore (had 147 all told throughout my life and they were all the bad kind... I just kept having colonoscopies every year until it stopped being a viable option). Hopefully, you will get answers soon and wishing you well. Let me know if you have any questions.

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