We received a completed questionnaire from a patient with ulcerative colitis.
[Profile]
Diagnosis: Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Dysautonomia
Transplantation Period: September 26, 2024 – November 5, 2024
Number of Transplants: 6-session course
Transplanting Medical Institution: Futako-Tamagawa Medical Clinic, With Health Medical Corporation
Post-Transplant Assessment: Remarkable improvement
[Questionnaire]
Q1. How much did you know about the relationship between gut microbiota and health?
I was at least familiar with the term “gut microbiota.”
Q2. How much did you know about Gut Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)?
I had taken an interest in it and looked into it before.
Q3. How did you first learn about our association’s Gut Microbiota Transplantation program?
I found out about it on the internet.
Q4. What was the deciding factor for choosing to undergo Gut Microbiota Transplantation through our association?
To improve my chronic condition.
Q5. Before deciding to undergo the transplant, were there any points of hesitation or concerns you had?
Safety concerns and high cost.
Q6. From the time you applied for the transplant to after it was completed, was the explanation and support provided by the medical institution sufficient?
I received a fair amount of explanation and support.
Q7. After undergoing the transplant, how did your symptoms change?
Before the transplant, I had loose stools.
Starting from the 3rd and 4th transplant sessions, I clearly felt a surge of energy and became confident that I was getting better.
After completing all the transplants, I caught a cold, but I feel like I recovered more quickly than usual.
Q8. After the transplant, are there any lifestyle habits or mindsets you consciously maintain to support and preserve the gut bacteria that have now become your allies?
I’m planning to incorporate probiotics like lactic acid bacteria through supplements.
Q9. In the future, would you consider receiving regular transplants to maintain your health?
I would like to consider it positively.
Q10. Would you consider recommending the transplant to someone you know?
If someone I know is suffering from a health condition, I would definitely recommend it.
Q11. Do you have any words of encouragement or advice for those who are about to undergo a transplant or are still unsure about it?
I hope you will approach it with courage.
Q12. Please leave a message for the donor who provided the stool for your transplant.
Thank you so much. Thanks to you, I’m able to enjoy managing my health.
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Thank you very much for taking the time to complete the questionnaire.
