Probiotics...

[Pookiedoodle]

Morning all.

Well, after having a good old chat with Steph last night, I have decided to take probiotics every day to hopefully help me shift the last of the weight I want to lose.

I was just wondering if any more of you take them, and what kind of results you've had.

Do you think they help?

Thanks guys.

 

[ditzeeblonde]

I've just ordered myself some to come with my shopping after reading Stephs rave reviews. xx

 

[dawny]

i have a probiotic drink every morning, it certainly helps with any toilet issues i had. not sure about the weight yet, ive only been taking them about 3 weeks, and up until then didnt weigh myself at home cos i had no scales, so i only got weighed at clinic, which was about twice. but i definately have lost weight in the last 3 weeks, so it probably is down to them.

 

[RoseA]

I've been having a probiotic drink every morning since I started my pre-op diet. I can't say if/how they've helped me specifically as I can't compare to not taking them, but my weight loss has been good and consistent. I did read an article online the other week about some research which has indicated that WLS patients who take probiotics do lose more weight and have less gut problems than those who don't.

 

[Sambucca]

ive just recently started having the probiotic drinks, but too early yet to say if they are going to make any difference.

 

[CCPM]

I have taken the tablets throughout after seeing them recommended on a US site, combined with benefibre every day I can honestly say I've never experienced constipation and feel marvellous.

M

 

[sugga]

I was advised to get plenty of benefibre in to take before and after my op. They only recommended a non bulking fibre that doesnt fill you up. You can buy benefibre from Home Bargain Stores if you have one in your town and its very cheap x

 

[angie790]

I can't offer any advice personlly as I have only just had my op, but I did lots of research before hand & came across many journal articles that evidenced the benefial effects of pre & pro-biotics on post-op WLS patients, so I am definitely going to get some. I didn't see Steph's thread (although I will look for it), but what brands are people taking? Any recommendations? xxx