I've been reading about The importance of taking pro biotics. Does anyone know if having the sleeve surgery will take away a lot of the good bacteria colonies in your stomach? And do any of you take probiotics?

I had gastric bypass and my doctor told me it was mandatory we take probiotics right after surgery everyday for 6 months. That's all I know on that though I didn't ask why which I should have.

Many things can affect your gut biome - the surgery itself, the antibiotics, the drastic weight loss, the hormonal imbalances, the big change in diet, the list goes on. Probiotics aren't mandatory at my bariatric center but when I asked about it they said it would be a good idea. My digestion has been much better since I started.

Thank you both.

I just wondered if the little stomach will be big enough to hold the large colonies good bacteria that is healthy to have.

Many times during surgery you are administered antibiotic to prevent you from getting an infection in the hospital. These antibiotics kill not only the bad bacteria but also the good bacteria in you body. Therefore it is a good idea after surgery to take probiotics for a week or so to restore the lost good bacteria.

Thanks James

@@heidikate My understanding is that this gut flora lives in the intestines, so the size of your stomach won't matter. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

@@gpmed you are correct

Thanks for the info from your previous post.

I was not given any direction on probiotics, but will now be taking them, based on what I have read, from you and others.

Many things can affect your gut biome - the surgery itself, the antibiotics, the drastic weight loss, the hormonal imbalances, the big change in diet, the list goes on. Probiotics aren't mandatory at my bariatric center but when I asked about it they said it would be a good idea. My digestion has been much better since I started.

Do you crush the probiotic pills for the first few weeks after surgery?

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I use chewable ultra flora children's probiotic - it was recommended by my clinic

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