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Table 3 Representative quotes regarding difficulties during decision-making between end ileostomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

From: Ileostomy or ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis: patient participation and decisional needs

Theme

Representative quote

Not Enough Time with Surgeon

“And which I know that's kind of hard sometimes…[the surgeon] is busy, and it's understandable. So sometimes I felt like there was maybe a little bit shy of conversation.”

Complexity of Decision

“…my ability to process the information was so limited because it was so overwhelming, and there was so much of it.”

Family not Supportive

“My Mom tried to talk me out of [an ileostomy]…she thought my relationship with my husband would change, you know, sexually.”