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Hello everyone,

I have a question. I have been a probiotic user for a number of years. I use a 15 strain w/trace minerals- the 3 strain you see advertised, save your money.

I was wondering if any of you could tell me that you can continue taking after, or even the two week pre op.? Enquiring minds want to know.

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I started using a pro- biotic after my surgery. It helps with the Constipation issue that most of us suffer thru for the first month or two after surgery.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

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I started one after surgery as well and have had no issues

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Be very careful with Probiotics. That's how I gained my last 30ish pounds, but boy did it fix my guts right up.

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Be very careful with probiotics. That's how I gained my last 30ish pounds' date=' but boy did it fix my guts right up.[/quote']

How did the probiotics make you gain weight? I didn't realize this was a side effect and I may have to talk to my doctor about this tomorrow :(

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I take a probiotic everyday. Keeps me regular.

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How did the probiotics make you gain weight? I didn't realize this was a side effect and I may have to talk to my doctor about this tomorrow :(

I had irritable bowel. The probiotics fixed that and that's how I gained weight. It may not be a problem for most people, but it was for me.

I will say they were a lifesaver with the irritable bowel. No more diarrhea with the probiotics! It was/is wonderful.

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