PROBIOTICS

For all those that had the DS, I am taking a probiotic and I really do not know what it is doing for me.  Does anyone know if this is a waste of money?  I dont mind spending the money if its something I need, but I really do not know what the heck its for.  I take it because it was suggested by someone but honestly I cant tell if its making a difference or what difference to even look for.  Help with some insight please!

Probiotics replace needed bacteria in your intestines. Many of us have gas issues an stinky poo and probiotics helps to tone that down quite a bit. If you are not having these issues then you may not need probiotics. 

I do have these issues but really do not see that its any less with the probiotics.  I am still confused but thank you!

There are a few people it doesn't make a difference to.  It could be that your probiotic isn't strong enough to make a difference or it may just be that it doesn't affect you.  Somebody lists a good strong probiotic here that made a big difference to them http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/5255662/Finally-relief- for-gas/

Honey Pie,  I'm still learning about my body and how this procedure is affecting me.  Currently I take Whole Food 365 a day probiotic once a day.  I am curious to know with the stronger dosage have you notice a different in the odor?  Have taking this stronger dosage made a significant difference in the bathroom smell?

Thank you, learning how to not let everyone know my business.  I noticed when I have cut the sugar, milk, potato chips for my body I have notice a difference with the smell. The chips always cause gas with me.

My 30 billion CFU PROBIOTIC* arrived a couple of days ago and I've not really noticed much of a difference yet.  I've not really suffered with gas since I took Flagyl a month ago though.

*Darn auto correct!! :-S

I too started taking the 365 probiotic from whole foods and wondered if it has helped you. For me it's only been a couple if days and mr gas issues have lessened tremendously and the smell has decreased a lot. Would you say it is a strong probiotic. Let me know your thoughts.

I too started taking the 365 probiotic from whole foods and wondered if it has helped you. For me it's only been a couple if days and mr gas issues have lessened tremendously and the smell has decreased a lot. Would you say it is a strong probiotic. Let me know your thoughts.

Twodeight, 

Hello my Georgia neighbor, thanks for commenting    Every since I had this surgery, I have been having a terrible bathroom odor, one that cause me to be humiliated and less and less encourage that I would ever meet my Mr. True right......who in the world want to deal with that on a consistent basis.  Well some DSers odors are normal to wall peeling than others.  However, I hate to jump a head because it takes anywhere from 3 - 6 months to get a true diagnosis. Also I have been having diaherra, plus extremely exhausted once 7:30 pm hits for the past 6 months.  I mean exhausted.  Well taking the other experience DRers advice, like Major mom, and Honey, I decided last week to get a higher dosage of Probiotics,....25 billion to be exact, and I immediate have noticed the odor dissipating to some to none.  Plus I am becoming more regular, by using the bathroom majorly just in the morning.  Plus it appeas the diarrhea and my sleeping exhaustion has improved.  Last night I went to bed at 11.  The jury is still out on the diarreha because I am taking an antibotic.  It appears that I need more good bacteria in my body.  However, hopefully this will consistently improve or remain the same..  I pray that it will then I will feel much more confident in my bathroom behavior and potentially dating and getting married and having some babies   I would be too exhausted to be running around for any kids at my old state.

Thanks for responding. I too noticed an immediate affect with the probiotic that had little to no odor this morning. I'm hoping tho will last. I must say I was constipated yesterday but finally got it out last night and was back to normal this morning. It is such a relief to not deal with the smell for a change. I too had that bout with diarrhea. Took flagyl   But it came right back. I'm excited that something seems to be working. Let me know what the name of the new probiotic