Opinions on Probiotics

Ms Shell
on 7/5/11 5:47 am - Hawthorne, CA

Thought I would open the discussion up on probiotics if you use them, why you use them, what you've heard about using them.

Here's my story. Back 4 years ago while researching WLS and supplements/vitamins I was in the Vitamin Shoppe and talked in length and detail of WHY I was there. It was suggested to me that I really look into probiotics because of my future protein diet and just overal heath of my colon. As they are in the business to sell I took the information read it, checked out the 411 on Activia (as it contains probiotics) yada yada. In my opinion it is because I am taking a probiotic supplement daily that I have never had to battle constipation since my VSG. I do also make sure to drink 10 cups of water daily. I worried the last 2 weeks since being back on track and mainly eating protein again and hardly any vegetables that I might have a problem. Nope not a one had a small movement this morning before leaving for work and just had another (I know TMI) but hey if I can't tell you guys who can I tell?

So who takes them and why?

Ms Shell

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

Jean in the I E
on 7/5/11 6:01 am - Fontana, CA

VSG on 08/05/09

I take them...

I started on them about 6 months before my VSG and they've helped tremendously with my "regularity". The first ones I took were the Phillip's Colon Health and now I take Renew Life Ultimate Flora from the Vitamin Shoppe. My reason for switching was to find a dairy & gluten free product. In any case the probiotics do make my gut very happy!

Have a good day Ms Shell and stay cool, it's a hot one out there :)

Jean I'm 45, 5' 4-1/2" -- 315/272/230 -- 43 lbs lost pre-op
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Escape_Pod
on 7/5/11 6:15 am

VSG on 06/29/11

A 2008 study out of Stanford found that bypass patients taking probiotics lost more weight that patients who didn't. It was a really small study, but it seems like such a small extra step to take, and of course it has so many other benefits.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/05/22/us-probiotics-bypass-idUSCOL27173520080522

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wls2011
on 7/5/11 6:20 am - Ballston Lake, NY

VSG on 05/12/11

I take them....I started them on the suggestion of a gastroenterologist due to IBS symptoms Pre-OP...I started with Digestive Advantage IBS formula...then switched to Digestive Advantage with Lactase, since I later found out I had a dairy intolerance...I've also tried other brands, but I like the D.A. best...

I still had the brief bout of constipation early post-op, but I think overall it helps with preventing the stomach aches and diarrhea I used to get all my life..and I think it helped prevent me from getting sick on the food while I was recently vacationing in Mexico...my friend wasn't as lucky, she got something that had her vomiting and diarrhea for days.

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(deactivated member)
on 7/5/11 6:36 am

VSG on 04/25/11

Since I have started on solid foods I have been having issues with being irregular so I decided last week to start probiotics. I hate the taste of yogurt, always have. the only kind I can tolerate are the Whips brand but I tire of them quickly. I bought a once a day pill from Target that is supposed to have all of the benefits of Activia and so far (day 4) it seems to be working.

sublimate
on 7/5/11 7:20 am - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

There are a lot of reasons to take probiotics.. too long to go into here but I will tell you on the phone some time. One thing I recommend is that folks get enteric coated probiotics.. this helps the probiotics survive the acidic stomach environment so they make it to the intestines where they are needed.

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Ms Shell
on 7/5/11 8:16 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Yes we will =)

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

ThinLizzy
on 7/5/11 7:59 am

VSG on 08/14/07

I started taking them, the Align brand, at the suggestion of my PCP, who thought they might help with my acid problems. I don't know whether it's the probiotics or time or whatever, but I now can get by with one prescription PPI daily instead of 2, which is great. So I'll keep taking them!

Lizanne

DrHollywood
on 7/5/11 8:01 pm - Harbor City, CA

VSG on 02/01/11

Probiotics are live microorganisms thought to be beneficial to the host organism. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: "Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host".^[1] Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bifidobacteria are the most common types of microbes used as probiotics; but certain yeasts and bacilli may also be helpful. Probiotics are commonly consumed as part of fermented foods with specially added active live cultures; such as in yogurt, soy yogurt, or as dietary supplements.

I use them for digestive reasons, and to put good bacteria in my body.

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