Should I get antibiotics from my surgeons office or gastroenterogists?

asdfqwerMember

I think I've gotten my antibiotics from my surgeons office so far, through her nurse. Does it make sense to go through my general gastroenterology now that my surgery is in the past, or should I continue to get through my surgeons office since she is the one who created my pouch? Or does it not really matter? Im going to attempt getting a different antibiotic over the phone, hate going all the way there when I dont even want to talk with them.

10/10/129:12 PM

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JenmystiqueMember

I don't have a Jpouch yet. Hoping to have a successful JPouch surgery next week.

My question is ... why do you need antibiotics?

Jen

10/10/129:41 PM

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asdfqwerMember

mild pouchitis. its not a big deal and i cna live with it but taking a 10 day course of antibiotics can clear it up. having side effects with flagyl though so need to try another one. my weekend binge drinking probably contributes to teh pouchitis though, so stupid of me

10/10/129:46 PM

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TE MarieMember

Go to the doctor that is better with your pouch. You could ask your surgeon if she wants you to keep coming to her.

There are people on here that have chronic pouchitis and they rotate their antibiotics. You might want to ask a question about that in the Pouchitis forum and search for past postings.

10/11/128:13 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

I get my antibiotics from my GI. Haven't seen my surgeon since 1996, one year post op. If I need a refill and my GI is out of the office, I have my primary doc fill it. I like to keep a supply on hand for travel, and "in case of emergency" so I can start right away if I develop pouchitis symptoms.

I don't have chronic pouchitis, but get it once or twice a year, and I never, ever travel without my Flagyl!

Jan

10/14/125:09 PM

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