VSL#3 Review

phonix2gMember

Okay so I've been taking VSL#3 for a couple days now and have already noticed a difference in bowel movements, consistency, and pressure. My bowel movements have been pretty well formed (FYI I stopped my citrucel 3 times a day during this experiment). I also noticed I am not going to the bathroom as frequently throughout the day (4-5 times the most and 0 in the middle of the night) and I have been eating more than normal lately. I also noticed I don't feel that uncomfortable pressure. The first day I took it I had a lot of stomach pain. Today I had none. I would honestly suggest trying this prosuct for those that want to try and get back to that more "normal" feeling. I will report back in another couple days. If you have had your own positive experiences with this let me know.

6/13/138:36 PM

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mgiamartinoMember

just wondering when you had your reversal. i also get frustrated with the pressure (which seems worse later in the day) and started VSL3 recently. i had my take-down this past nov. so it's been about 7.5 months now. THANKS,

6/13/139:03 PM

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dgtracyMember

mgiamartino - how soon did you start VSL3? i have been thinking about starting it as well...

Phonix - when was your takedown?

anyone heard of this stuff called Kefir? its really good tasting and i hear its supposed to have alot of probiotics in it but also helps to establish them in the gut so to speak.

6/13/1310:03 PM

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phonix2gMember

My takedown was March 23rd.

6/13/1310:17 PM

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dgtracyMember

WOW! I'm tempted to try it just to see if i could get that (0) in the middle of the night...I'm still going like 3-5 times minimum.

6/14/138:21 AM

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RLCMember

Do you get it from a prescription from your GI or surgeon? I have been on probiotics (chewable) over the counter and I am wondering if I would be better off with VSL#3. My takedown was April 30, 2012 and still waking up at least 2 to 3 times a night! Can not seem to get a grip on this at all! Will try anything!

Roberta

6/14/138:38 AM

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crazyMember

I take over the counter probiotics tru biotics with 6 lamotil a day and i still go 8-10 times a day. congrats on only going 5 a day.

6/14/1311:21 AM

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mgiamartinoMember

dgtracy--my surgeon started me on VSL3 about 4-5 months after my reversal (in nov.) after being on and off antibiotics for pouchitis. Unfortunately my insurance doesn't cover it but, if I continue to do well, i'll just have to deal with the additional cost. between the VSL3 and the 2 immodium I take daily (one in the morning before work and the other before bed) my bathroom trips are also down to about 4-5 during the day and usually 0 at night. I guess I've been pretty fortunate.

6/14/131:59 PM

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dgtracyMember

looks like you still have pressure though?

6/14/136:43 PM

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phonix2gMember

Check my other post and have your surgeon order some samples for you.

6/14/137:07 PM

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mgiamartinoMember

i do still have some pressure right after emptying my pouch usually. it seems worse and lingers more at night for me. but my days are much better than they were which i'm grateful for.

6/16/137:43 PM

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