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Being sick after RNY?

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AshMarie794    165

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How did your tummy and body respond to antibiotics after surgery? I have had a horrible cold that I am afraid has now turned into something worse. So later today I will be going to my primary and I will more than likely need antibiotics. Any suggestions of what has worked and what hasn't?

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Frustr8    7,886

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I have an UTI, was prescribed Azo, Keflex and Ditropan Azo turned my urine orange-red but did I benefit anyone besides the,Pharmacy? IDK no worse but better, IDK.

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Matt Z    4,140

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1 hour ago, AshMarie794 said:

How did your tummy and body respond to antibiotics after surgery? I have had a horrible cold that I am afraid has now turned into something worse. So later today I will be going to my primary and I will more than likely need antibiotics. Any suggestions of what has worked and what hasn't?

Haven't had any issues with any medications post op (other than not taking NSAIDS)

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AshMarie794    165

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I think my biggest thing is how effective they will be... And more of a woman concern is with taking antibiotics normally if you don't also eat some yogurt or do a Probiotics you can also get a yeast infection. Don't want a compound issues just to get rid of a cough and get my voice back.

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46 minutes ago, AshMarie794 said:

I think my biggest thing is how effective they will be... And more of a woman concern is with taking antibiotics normally if you don't also eat some yogurt or do a Probiotics you can also get a yeast infection. Don't want a compound issues just to get rid of a cough and get my voice back.

I'm a VSGer but

Totally invest in pre/probiotics early on. I chose gummies - they were just easier. I think it did help a lot when I look back to when I was on Antibiotics- no yeast infections no crazy digestive issues creaping up (Sometimes i ate plain Greek yogurt too, lots of beans- food for the microbes)

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AshMarie794    165

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7 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

I'm a VSGer but

Totally invest in pre/probiotics early on. I chose gummies - they were just easier. I think it did help a lot when I look back to when I was on Antibiotics- no yeast infections no crazy digestive issues creaping up (Sometimes i ate plain Greek yogurt too, lots of beans- food for the microbes)

See I can do the yogurt and just make some smoothies and eat Beans all day everyday. But CANNOT do pro-prebiotic. They reek havoc in my belly. Before and after surgery I tried them but my surgeon said NO.

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GreenTealael    25,579

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16 minutes ago, AshMarie794 said:

See I can do the yogurt and just make some smoothies and eat Beans all day everyday. But CANNOT do pro-prebiotic. They reek havoc in my belly. Before and after surgery I tried them but my surgeon said NO.

You may not need to if you are getting enough of the other foods and fiber...

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Just had Keflex for an UTI, didn't notice anything significant, no loose stools, some antibiotics give me a rash but I skited through This Time!

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AshMarie794    165

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55 minutes ago, Frustr8 said:

Just had Keflex for an UTI, didn't notice anything significant, no loose stools, some antibiotics give me a rash but I skited through This Time!

I ended up on a steroid and two different antibiotics. I didn't notice any difference other than my arms and hands were tingly. Doc said it was from the steroid.

Then a couple weeks later went on another two antibiotic's for a severe UTI. I didn't have any issue with those.

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