Everyone should start taking probiotic drinks ... it has been the best thing I had done ... myself; since I do not have a colon, I drink 2 or three daily.
I also have capsules when I am not home .... my digestion is working so well now.
Costco has cool/probiotic drink with a good price (case).
Calhi,
Thanks for the info. What is it called? I am heading to Costco today and would like to pick it up. Does it taste good and is it already mixed or do I need to mix it? Thanks for your help.
Peggy
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This site is a godsend. As a newbie (colostomy on Nov 8, '21), I look at it every day for a number of reasons. Reading what people are going through makes me grateful that my elective surgery because of a severe case of IBS-C is nothing compared to what they have been through and are still living with.
I don't have to go to the hospital for anything related to my ostomy. I feel sorry for those who do and am in awe of those who can use humor to describe their ordeal. I identify with those who express their fears. I especially identify with those who are depressed because I am clinically depressed and have general anxiety disorder. How ironic that having a colostomy eliminated some of the depression and anxiety that the IBS created. I've been widowed twice and I'm on match.com.
I immediately included my operation in my profile and am pleased to say it doesn't seem to make a difference.
And there is much humor on this site and it's one of the reasons I enjoy it so much.
I could name numerous things I've learned from reading people's comments/questions/answers.
After months following on a daily basis, my only negative comment is I don't like listing the most popular members.
It's not that I don't like these people; I do. It's that I think it elicits some "Facebook"-like banter or comments that are gratuitous.
I don't do any social media and think that its merits are overshadowed by too much negativity.
Meetanostomate is in no way negative. I just think the gallery of "popularity" detracts from what is an excellent website that deals with a serious issue that causes a myriad of emotions.
Calhi
I am glad that you find this helpful. However, some of the probiotic effects have been overstated because of the extremely low pH of the stomach gastric juice that tends to minimize any beneficial actions of probiotics. Again, in your case, I am happy that you find them beneficial.
X_
From time to time I buy "Kefir" which is a huge probiotic. As far as drinking goes, I drink almost continuously, either water with an enhancer (mainly Mio Sport with electrolytes) 0 calories, or a tub of yogurt, a pound of fresh or frozen fruit, strawberries, raspberries, mango, cherries, +1 banana - blender. Otherwise, I eat just about anything.
I have yet to encounter a blockage or experience any problems.
Ed.
What are the benefits that you have experienced? Also, please state the type of ostomy, as it matters!
Thanks.
Kefir is great! It keeps you regulated without taking all the artificial things like Miralax and stool softeners.
I can only tell you that while I didn't eat a lot of yogurt and probiotics prior to the resultant ileostomy due to colon/colorectal (four masses of cancer), research suggested the advantage of probiotics and yogurt, and the lack of any problems since the operation suggests to me that it was the right methodology. Note in addition, I drink about 3-5 liters (quarts) of water a day. The only problem is having to visit the restroom more often than I needed to empty my bag.
Ed
I also drink organic plain kefir, both milk-based and homemade water kefir. The milk kefir I use in smoothies. I also take 50 billion probiotic daily. But one of the best things I do for myself every day is drink an organic turmeric latte on an empty stomach. It has done wonders reducing inflammation!
Could you please share your recipe for the organic turmeric latte? Thank you!
