Post Op Report: Jpouch pain overshadowed by anaesthesia screw-up

Well, I survived yesterday's procedure. The worst part was getting beaten up by the anaesthesiologist. At least that's what it feels like. He actually called me on the phone today to apologize! And tried to explain what happened, 'though not to my satisfaction. So, for the moment, any jpouch discomfort I might have is hugely overshadowed by pain in my throat, neck, shoulders, wrists, hips, and knees. It's rather scary, even though these symptoms will supposedly ease up within a few days.

As for my jpouch, it has pouchitis. So I'm taking antibiotics (Cipro). Dr. Mowschenson also found a lot of inflammation, which we're going to "hit hard with steroid suppositories." Starting when I receive them in the mail, within next few days. Then I report back to his office in two weeks to see if it worked. That's always the part I dread most -- the office visit and its rectal exam.