I had J-pouch surgury 3 years ago. My temporary Illiostomy was on the
left side about 4 inches below and to the left of my navel (looking
down). Everything has been a booming success. My only complaint is
that anytime I try to do any ab work I get a terrible muscle spasm
around that area, and so I usually just don't do ab exercises. Has
anyone else had this experience, and is there anything you can do about
it?