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Surgery & Ostomies
What to expect from Crohn's and UC surgery, J-pouches, ostomies and recovery, explained in plain language.
After IBD Surgery: What to Put in a Daily Recovery Log
What to track after IBD surgery: use a daily log for pain, bowel or ostomy output, temperature, hydration, wound changes and questions for your team.
Crohn's Disease Surgery: Resection, Strictureplasty, Ostomy, and Life After
Crohn's disease surgery explained: compare resection, strictureplasty and ostomy, see the 4-12 week recovery timeline, and plan to prevent recurrence.
Crohn's Surgery: Resection, Strictureplasty, Ostomy, and Life After
Crohn's surgery options: compare resection, strictureplasty and ostomy, plus 3-7-day hospital stays, 4-12-week recovery and recurrence monitoring.
How to Prepare for a Colorectal Surgery Follow-Up
Prepare for your colorectal surgery follow-up with a practical checklist for symptoms, incision photos, ostomy output, medications and key questions.
Postoperative Crohn's Monitoring: What Tests to Expect
Postoperative Crohn's monitoring includes calprotectin, imaging and colonoscopy at 6 to 12 months. Learn the timeline and what results mean.
Pouchitis After J-Pouch Surgery: Symptoms and Treatment
Pouchitis after J-pouch surgery: recognize symptoms and learn when ciprofloxacin, metronidazole or biologics may be used under 2024 AGA guidance.
Pouchitis & Cuffitis
Pouchitis vs cuffitis: compare symptoms, how pouchoscopy distinguishes them, and treatments such as 10-14 days of antibiotics or topical mesalamine.
Pouchitis & Other Pouch Disorders
Pouchitis symptoms and treatment: learn how pouchoscopy distinguishes cuffitis, Crohn’s-like disease and other J-pouch problems, and compare care options.
Pouchitis PDAI Score After UC Surgery: What It Measures
Understand PDAI and mPDAI without treating one cutoff as a diagnosis.
Pouchitis vs Cuffitis vs Irritable Pouch Syndrome
Compare pouchitis, cuffitis and irritable pouch syndrome by inflammation location, pouchoscopy findings and treatments to prepare for your GI visit.
Seton Drain Care: What to Record and When to Call Your Surgeon
Seton drain care: track drainage, pain, temperature and position each day, spot infection warning signs, and know when to call your surgeon.
Short Bowel Syndrome After Crohn's Surgery: A Patient Guide
Short bowel syndrome after Crohn's surgery: understand the 1 to 2-year adaptation process, nutrition support, and treatments including teduglutide.
Symptoms Returning After Crohn's Surgery: What to Document
Symptoms returning after Crohn's surgery? Document timing, stool patterns, pain, medications and test results to help your GI assess recurrence.
Traveling With an Ostomy: Airport Security, Supplies & Emergencies
Traveling with an ostomy? Learn TSA screening steps, what supplies to pack, hydration tips, key documents and how to plan for emergencies.
UC Surgery: Colectomy, J-Pouch, Ileostomy, and Life After
Ulcerative colitis surgery explained: compare colectomy, J-pouch and ileostomy, 2- and 3-stage procedures, recovery, complications and life afterward.
When Is Surgery the Right Choice?
When is surgery right for IBD? Compare Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis triggers, from severe attacks to strictures, fistulas and dysplasia. Plan next steps.