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!

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.

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, 201610 yr by Christinamo7

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.