Walking 10 Miles With a J-Pouch? My Honest Experience

Описание: Can you walk 10 miles with a J-pouch? In this video, I share my honest experience of completing a charity walk while managing life after ulcerative colitis surgery.

This wasn’t a polished fitness challenge — it was a real, wet, windy 10-mile walk where I talk openly about pouch function, toilet planning, food prep, pain, nerves, and what it actually feels like pushing your body after major surgery.

In this video I cover:
How I prepared before the walk
What I ate and how I managed hydration
How my J-pouch behaved during the distance
Toilet stops and mental planning
Fitness struggles and self-doubt
Why I still stress before organised events
My wife also shares her perspective on how I handle these situations — because recovery doesn’t just affect you, it affects the people around you too.

This isn’t about being the fastest or the fittest.
It’s about showing up — even when you’re unsure.

If you’re watching this wondering whether you could manage something like this with a J-pouch, I hope this gives you a realistic, honest look at what’s possible.

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You’re welcome to ask questions in the comments. I will do my best to respond to everyone.

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