acidophilus and carbonation questions

November 15, 2001

I think I recall reading, some time ago, that Acidophilus is good in

clearing out the bad bacteria in our bodies, and thus helps with the

diarrhea. Is this true? Anyone know (Judie, are you the acidophilus

expert on here? I don't remember)? I had thought so, so bought some

prior to surgery. Have been taking 1-2 a day of some I bought from

GNC labeled " Potent Acidophilus. " Any thoughts on the topic? At this

point, with all my rumbling and running to the loo, I figured it

couldn't hurt. Someone let me know if I'm wrong.

Also, reading all the posts about soda, I have to confess to have

been a soda fan too. Prior to surgery, I drank ~4 cans of Diet 7-up a

day. Yes, including with breakfast (hey, I'm not much of a coffee

fanatic, so cut me some slack). Anyway, I always liked to have the

soda with my meals, in addition to lots of water. So, in the last

week since surgery, I have tried a few sips here and there of the

Diet 7-up. Figured it's caffeine-free, sugar-free, and I opened the

cans up earlier to get rid of some of the carbonation. In all

honesty, I'm sure not all was gone, by I did only have a few sips at

a time. I'm sorry, but it still tastes pretty good to me. In fact, if

I didn't think the carbonation was bad for me, I'd probably drink

more than a few sips. But, I'm trying to refrain, for my stomach's

sake.

So, is it okay to have those few sips of caffeine and sugar free,

semi-flat soda a day so early post-op? Jeez, I feel like I'm making

another confession (like the sushi one-at this rate I'm going to have

to develop a selective memory when I meet with Dr. Ren and her

nutritionist in 2 weeks for my 3 week post-op visit!)I really don't

want to blow a stitch/staple, but figured that 1/4 can day couldn't

hurt. Is this wishful thinking? Oh, I'm bad. Suppose I should just

suck it up and get the Crystal Light out of the cubboard. It doesn't

do much good in there.

~ D. in NYC

11/6/01 with Dr. Ren

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