1 wk TT, inner thigh, outer thigh lipoo
Thanks for all your support! I knew this would be tough, but this is more than I expected.
Jody, the funny thing is that my PS was not terribly concerned either when I called and said I think I have c. diff she was in surgery all day and told me to call my PCP who never got back to me. I ended up taking my walker and going to the local walk-in facility. I later called my PS b/c I wasn't sure if I should keep taking both antibiotics. She did apologize as she thought my PCP would get back to me quicker than she could. She did call my PCP b/c she didn't have a lot of experience with c. diff. They said if the abdominal cramping gets worse to make an appointment....(WHAT? OBVIOUSLY THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT MY STOMACH LOOKS LIKE AND FEELS LIKE!)
ANyway, for those of you who deal with c. diff .....
How long is it contaigious after starting the antibiotic?
How long should this last? (Meaning how long should I expect to have diarrehea?)
* I have given up getting comfortable on my recliner....I just woke up on the toilet! :-)
Again, thanks for the advice. I do have greek yogurt and have continued to take my vitamins & things (whi*****ludes culturelle) I'll have Mom get me some bananas!
Jody, the funny thing is that my PS was not terribly concerned either when I called and said I think I have c. diff she was in surgery all day and told me to call my PCP who never got back to me. I ended up taking my walker and going to the local walk-in facility. I later called my PS b/c I wasn't sure if I should keep taking both antibiotics. She did apologize as she thought my PCP would get back to me quicker than she could. She did call my PCP b/c she didn't have a lot of experience with c. diff. They said if the abdominal cramping gets worse to make an appointment....(WHAT? OBVIOUSLY THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT MY STOMACH LOOKS LIKE AND FEELS LIKE!)
ANyway, for those of you who deal with c. diff .....
How long is it contaigious after starting the antibiotic?
How long should this last? (Meaning how long should I expect to have diarrehea?)
* I have given up getting comfortable on my recliner....I just woke up on the toilet! :-)
Again, thanks for the advice. I do have greek yogurt and have continued to take my vitamins & things (whi*****ludes culturelle) I'll have Mom get me some bananas!
I caught c diff when I got my VSG. Ugh, what a terrible thing c diff is. Hang in there... no doubt that's why you feel crummy.
It's very contagious while you have diarrhea. My doc said once your stools drop down to 3 or less per day and are no****ery (they can still be soft just not liquid), then it's ok to be around others.
I took Flagyl first and then developed an allergic reaction and then c diff came back. Took a round of Vancomycin and that did the trick. In both cases, the diarrhea subsided within 3 days of starting the antibiotic(s).
I highly recommend you take probiotics also. I am taking Phillips Colon Health because it has three strains in it. I take two per day and have since I was on Vancomycin. I plan to continue them for months to keep the c diff from coming back (which it is notorious for). I may actually take them for life because they are good for your digestive system.
Good luck. PM me if you want to talk further about c diff!!! Feel better!
It's very contagious while you have diarrhea. My doc said once your stools drop down to 3 or less per day and are no****ery (they can still be soft just not liquid), then it's ok to be around others.
I took Flagyl first and then developed an allergic reaction and then c diff came back. Took a round of Vancomycin and that did the trick. In both cases, the diarrhea subsided within 3 days of starting the antibiotic(s).
I highly recommend you take probiotics also. I am taking Phillips Colon Health because it has three strains in it. I take two per day and have since I was on Vancomycin. I plan to continue them for months to keep the c diff from coming back (which it is notorious for). I may actually take them for life because they are good for your digestive system.
Good luck. PM me if you want to talk further about c diff!!! Feel better!
5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183
Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L
Amy, I think you hit the nail on the head. It's probably the C-diff that's making you feel so lousy. Try to wrap your head around the idea that you will get it taken care of and then you will feel better. Make sure everyone washes their hand like crazy. Give us some updates - often. Sending you healing vibes. Big hugs, Jenny 
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