Taking Probiotics Post-Surgery

[beachplum 133]

I was just sleeved on May 14th. The first few days were rougher than I expected them to be, but I have had small improvements everyday that I am sure will continue!

I have read on these forums that a lot of you sleevers have started taking Probiotics as a supplement. I read about them on line and found that a recent study at Stanford University showed that people who had WLS lost more weight when they took the probiotics.

I was not told by my surgeon or weight loss center to take them, but I would like to and I was wondering what those of you who do take them take for brand and dose and doses per day??

Thanks!!

[Mrs.Fox 32]

Good question!!!

[JaneyB 28]

You could just eat yogurt with live active cultures.

[macman 603]

I took Dr Ohira Probiotics before the surgery so I asked about post surgery because it seemed to make sense. My surgeon said he thought it was a good idea but asked me to wait until I was on a full diet, about 12 weeks. The normal dose is two per day.

[WorldTraveler 79]

I take Genestra HMF forte caps and we make our own yogurt with organic nonfat milk, though I don't eat yogurt daily which is why I take the probiotics.

I was wondering the same thing post-op. I'll ask my doctor next week when I get sleeved.

[MelBooks 76]

I was cleared to take Pearl Probiotics the day after surgery. They are tiny capsules.