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Because our stomachs are smaller it stands to reason that we have less enzymes to do our digestive process. About three months after surgery I was having pains when digesting and was having difficulty when going to the bathroom. My husband got me a bottle of digestive enzymes and it took no time to feel the difference. Unlike Probiotics which can make my stomach hurt, I can take those before or after a meal and it is like magic. Just wanted to share for some of you who may be having trouble. It worked for me and I still use them as needed over a year out. Hope some of you can find this helpful.

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Hi LeeLee, What is the brand and where can I get them. Thank you

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Is this like papaya enzyme? Is it chewed or swallowed whole?

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This makes sense to me - what are they called and how do I get them??

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My husband went to GNC and got Natural Brand Super Digestive Enzymes. I started out taking just one and that was usually enough but two is the recommended dosage. I have done that when I was having a lot of problems. I'm sure there are other brands that are just as good. I don't see any pineapple enzymes on the ingredients. Let me know if they work for any of you that try them.

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Because our stomachs are smaller it stands to reason that we have less enzymes to do our digestive process. About three months after surgery I was having pains when digesting and was having difficulty when going to the bathroom. My husband got me a bottle of digestive enzymes and it took no time to feel the difference. Unlike Probiotics which can make my stomach hurt' date=' I can take those before or after a meal and it is like magic. Just wanted to share for some of you who may be having trouble. It worked for me and I still use them as needed over a year out. Hope some of you can find this helpful.[/quote']

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Thank you Ms. LeeLee. I had my husband go and pick them up this morning. I have taken 2 of them and THEY WORKED already. Love it!!!!!!!!! Have a happy 4th:)

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Heck, I might try these and I am PRE-surgery. When Irritable Bowel Syndrome rears its ugly head (pun intended ^_^ ), I'm a mess digestively. Maybe these enzymes would help.

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I am going to follow this thread so I wont forget what they are. Thank you for the info.

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Are these enzymes a liquid with a dropper or a liquid in capsules? I'm only 6 days out from surgery and not cleared for swallowing capsules yet.

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I get mine at Trader Joe's. They are pineapple papaya flavored. Very good to have on hand.

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Mine are capsules but they might have a liquid somewhere. These are really best when you start eating solid foods again and push it a little. It can be a little hard to know what will sit well in your new stomach and when you have those moments of wrong foods or too much these have helped me so much. Like I said I didn't try these until I was past three months so those of you right out of surgery or presurgery talk to your doctor. I wouldn't want you to try too early and hurt your tummies.

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On 7/2/2013 at 7:02 PM, LeeLeeLosing said:

Because our stomachs are smaller it stands to reason that we have less enzymes to do our digestive process. About three months after surgery I was having pains when digesting and was having difficulty when going to the bathroom. My husband got me a bottle of digestive enzymes and it took no time to feel the difference. Unlike Probiotics which can make my stomach hurt, I can take those before or after a meal and it is like magic. Just wanted to share for some of you who may be having trouble. It worked for me and I still use them as needed over a year out. Hope some of you can find this helpful.

Hi LeeLee, can I ask which brand you are using and ones you recommend? Thank You!

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