Okay, THIS is interesting...!

[MichiganChic 3,262]

My dietitian also told me that studies have shown that people who take Probiotics lose about 10% more weight. That's about what I have left, so I've started taking them. Thinking it can't hurt....

[JeanZ_RN 378]

I hadn't heard about this!! I'm ready to try it! What probiotics, exactly, and what dosage? Thanks!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I went to the refrigerator case at my local health food store, and found some that are formulated not just for dairy (like many are. ) Theres an am and pm dose... I really cant say which one is best, but eating fermented foods (pickles, yogurt...) helps as well... organic non soap washed locally grown raw fruits and veggies(they have microbes on the skin that will break them down in nature), a variety of fibers....you need to feed the flora as well as establish it...

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I hadn't heard about this!! I'm ready to try it! What probiotics, exactly, and what dosage? Thanks!

She wasn't specific, but said most people use Culterelle or something similar.

[gamergirl 4,609]

I do think the surgery changes a lot more than restriction. How else to explain why people can get off their meds for BP, diabetes etc in just a month or two after surgery, well before any significant weight loss has occurred? Some kind of "reboot" has taken place for sure if you ask me.

I also think because of that, it behooves us to be cautious and not go back to our "old diets". Whatever old gut flora we had that was wrecking havoc probably returns to take up residence again if we do that, I suspect. Speculation Iron my part, but seems logical.

[Georgia 2,908]

I do think the surgery changes a lot more than restriction. How else to explain why people can get off their meds for BP, diabetes etc in just a month or two after surgery, well before any significant weight loss has occurred? Some kind of "reboot" has taken place for sure if you ask me. I also think because of that, it behooves us to be cautious and not go back to our "old diets". Whatever old gut flora we had that was wrecking havoc probably returns to take up residence again if we do that, I suspect. Speculation Iron my part, but seems logical.

I think this is true. Lately my BP has been hovering around 140/88-90. Much higher than has been and I think it is because of several things. High stress, shingles, too much sodium but I'm 110 pounds less and my BP was normal and low for the first 3 years and I had stress then too!!!!

[Bbmomma4 2]

I went to Cleveland Clinic and spent a couple of days going through tests. The dr ( saw so many I don't remember which one ) told me the stomach is an organ. Organs malfunction or develop problems. He also said it wouldn't cure the problem but help with the side effects. ( weight gain) I can't help but believe the weight gain is the side affect to the problem, correct the problem and the weight gain might disappear. I do believe science will get there but the sleeve will do the trick until then.

[cprince1975 62]

I'm definitely bringing this up at my 6 month follow up in a couple of weeks. I find this very interesting and sensible. Thanks for posting

[roundisashape 712]

It took 3 tries to read this article, because I kept getting distracted by the thought of giving a mouse a sleeve - how would you even DO that!