Husband surgery and Keflex

[AnxiousJ]

My husband is in surgery right now for a deviated septum and nasal polyps. I spoke to his surgeon and he will be given IV Ancef during surgery and Keflex after. He never had CDiff but I am still nervous because I had it. I bought him Florastor and Bio K Plus 50 Billion to take later today and for the next few weeks. Is it worth it to see if the doctor can give him something less risky? When I brought it up the surgeon did not seem too concerned but I am.

[NanciT]

I don't see why there would be concern if he has never had it. My husband and daughter both have been on antibiotics and were both living here with me during my year of CDIFF.
I myself had to go on Keflex months post CDIFF, I continued with just the one VSL#3 and did fine.

I think the fear can stick with us awhile but if it were my family I would not be concerned. You may not want to load him up on probiotics which can cause GI issues.
I hope his surgery and recovery goes well!

NanciT

[AnxiousJ]

Thank you, Nanci!

[roy]

I agree with Nancy, theres little to worry about.
the only probiotic that has any studies that say it could possibly help is Florestor.
Overloading on probiotics can cause D.