Question:
Anyone had recurrent yeast infections since their surgery?
I have had at least 4 yeast infections since my RNY in Oct. 2002. I had not had any problems with that prior to surgery. Hasa anyone else had this problem, and does it have anything to do with the surgery? — Tina L. (posted on November 18, 2003)
November 18, 2003
Hi...
Yes, I have had the same problem since my rny in 8/02. I have been on
Terasol (sp?) cream 4 times, along with a course of Diflucan...It seems to
be subsiding now, but who knows for how long, and why? I plan to discuss
with my gyn at my next visit.
— Metsfan91
November 18, 2003
I had several the first month out and took Diflucan and used topical
agents. I now have yeast infections that cause my belly button to be
inflamed and ouchy and I am 20or solbs from goal!!! ggrrr!
4/22/03 Lap RNY
252/169/145
— Lisa K.
November 18, 2003
I had several the first month out and took Diflucan and used topical
agents. I now have yeast infections that cause my belly button to be
inflamed and ouchy and I am 20or solbs from goal!!! ggrrr!
4/22/03 Lap RNY
252/169/145
— Lisa K.
November 18, 2003
My doctor told us that this is a common problem with WLS, but not why. My
surgery was 10/06/03 and I am already on my first bout of it, I have had
problems with this in the past. You can get a product called acidophilus
from GNC it has the natural bacteria that we need to combat yeast problems.
— dimccoy
November 18, 2003
Keep in mind, you may have only had one that didn't completely go away. I
have never heard of it being a common thing after WLS, nor can I think of
any reason why it would be so other than immediately after due to the
antibiotics. I have had once since WLS, and that was due to antibiotics.
— RebeccaP
November 18, 2003
I have always had yeast infection problems, so I'm wondering if it will get
worse now (2 mos post-op). I did have a pretty major one several weeks
ago, took Diflucan and used OTC Monistat, 3 days. It seems to have
subsided, but I know I'm very prone to them.
— Carlita
November 19, 2003
I had very severe yeast infections immediately after both surgeries. The
very potent antibiotics we have to take kill all bacteria, including the
good kind----the ones that control the growth of yeast. It took a while of
treatment---using over the counter medicine to clear up. And even that
wasn't cheap. 2 1/2 years PO, haven't had one since last year's hernia
repair. Any surgery or injury where you take potent antibiotics can cause
this. Years ago when my finger was cut to the bone---I had one after that
too. Good Luck
— bek4901
November 19, 2003
WOW!! I am so glad you asked this question. I never had problems with yeast
infections before WLS and now I am 26 months out and have like 3 and this
seemed unreal to me. Seeing your question and responses makes me see that
maybe WLS has attributed to it somehow. I will definitely bring this to me
doctors attention. WOW, I can't believe that I never thought of that LOL.
Thanks, this group is great. Lap RNY 8-9-01 from 276 to 136 lbs.
— ncgal
November 20, 2003
I have had 4 yeast infections in 1 month. As soon as I finish the
medication its back the next day. I can't stand this much longer. I go back
to the dr. today for more tests.
— jojo63
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