Probiotics for post-op

[Kittymappus 26]

I am scheduled for May 10th for a VSG in Texas but I also suffer from IBS-C and use a coconut Water liquid probiotic to deal with it. It seems like A LOT of people have Constipation issues after surgery between no Fiber, pain meds, etc and I wondered if anyone knew if probiotic use was allowed shortly after surgery? I try to avoid medications if possible but am not particularly opposed if thats what needs to happen either.

I'm using the Probiotics regularly now so that when surgery happens all *that* is under control. Its only about a 1 ounce drink but its a little fizzy due to the natural fermentation of the bacteria. Should I go ahead and buy a costco size jar of stool softener or just keep using the probiotic?

Thanks!

[TipTop in TX 81]

You might want to ask your surgeon and mention the coconut Water base. My doctor has me on Probiotics for a month after surgery. I started a week after surgery and I am 2 weeks post op.

[Christinamo7 4,042]

I take a probiotic pill, went back on it when I got home - but I do also use a stool softener. I was getting a lot of my Protein from cheese early on, now that I am eating more meat I may be able to discontinue the stool softener. However, I personally think everyone should be on a probiotic all the time, so I have no plans to discontinue that.

the fizzy you will need to ask the doctor about.

Edited March 30, 2016 by Christinamo7

[JamieLogical 8,710]

I was told by my nutritionist to start taking probiotics 7 days post-op when I was cleared to swallow pills.

Edit: The shakes my surgeon's office pushes also include probiotics and I was allowed to drink those 4 days post-op.