8 months post fmt success

[jG43]

Just an update. I found this site in Nov of 2018. I got cdiff after using clindamycin in Nov of 2018. Failed Flagyl. Failed 10 day Vanco. Failed Vanco taper. Did 10 days of Dificid then FMT by colonoscopy in March 2019. Found a wonderful GI after failing taper. First month after FMT had a few scares. By month 3 I was much stronger. By month 6 I felt like I did before this crazy ordeal. By month 8 I have gained all my weight back and eating normal again. Still scared of antibiotics. For those out there who think you will not get past it you will. I felt hopeless last December. I was lucky that I never got really sick to the point I had to go to a hospital. A PCR test caught it pretty quick after initial symptoms.

Wanted to ask those on the forum if you ever returned to drinking some alcohol and how long after successful treatment? I don’t drink much but would have the occasional beer before this started. I have not had any alcohol since I was diagnosed in Nov of 2018. I may wait a full year or more.

[MSLOANE]

honestly, if i were you, I would use your time dealing with this as a launching pad for a more healthier life. I quit drinking for health reasons a long time ago and have never looked back. Feel better with more energy. Even one beer these days hurts me. But yes, you can drink now if you want. I did after my last fmt 6 years ago, probably 3 motnhs out.

[georgina]

I'd say that , at this point you can have some beer or wine . It seems your gut is not irritated any more since you can tolerate any food , although better start with just one glass to see how your gut reacts .