Z-Pack antibiotics post RNY

MochaPJ
on 9/12/11 7:44 am - CA

Hi,

I've never been one to use antibiotics often, but I've had the nastiest ear infection thing lately. I went for my second trip to the doctor this morning and they prescribed the Z-pack (you know ... that 5-day antibiotic superpill pack).

My insides are a little bothered by the antibiotic, which I'm sure is totally normal. But I forgot to ask if antibiotics are okay for us. I would think so, but have any of you had issues?

I am about 8 months post op (and boy do I need to update my profile pic. I'm only 6 pounds from goal).

aseg21
on 9/12/11 9:03 am - Miami, FL

RNY on 09/14/10

I've used a Z-pack twice without any issues. I get a little queasy but other than that, no issues.

Lowest Weight: 145 lbs
Current weight: 148.6 lbs

Total Loss: 226 lbs

nfarris79
on 9/12/11 9:58 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

Might follow your doses with some yogurt? That may help protect your stomach & help ward off yeast infection. Good question though....

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

Just Ducky - The
Meditative Hag
on 9/12/11 10:26 am - Belleville, IL

RNY on 06/29/10

Antibiotics are FINE...Just follow the instructions. If it causes slight nausea take with a small amount of food. Also make sure to get some PROBIOTICS or yogurt to put GOOD bacteria back into your system...Some people get mild yeast infections (in their vaginal area or anal area) oryeast infections. Most do not;. (This can happen whether you are WLS paitient or not)

Warmly,
Jackie

DisneyLover
on 9/12/11 12:42 pm - WI

RNY on 12/30/10

I did a Zpack when I was I think 6-8 weeks post op due to a bad sinus infection. I told this to my husbands aunt who is a pharmacist AND an RNY patient and she about freaked out on me because it is a harsh med on the stomach.
I tollerated it well and she was surprised. It is not that it was 'bad' for me, but she said it is just a rough med to be on.
Cleared up my snot head pretty fast though.

Sarah