Surgery tomorrow

Hi Sarah80

I needed antibiotics after my surgery and was given Metronidazole. I’m afraid I didn’t do at all well on them and felt awful, vomiting etc. I personally would never take them again. I simply stopped taking them and felt so much better. I had a pelvic abscess, and a small infection on my abdominal wound but these tablets were awful for me. Sorry, I don’t have a positive experience to report!

All best wishes for your surgery tomorrow.

Sarah xx

Hi Sarah 

Thanks for your reply. I have read similar stories to yours so I’m really thinking about turning them down. Did they give you anything else instead? x

What I did is not to be recommended but I didn’t tell my doctor I stopped taking them-I was discharged from hospital on the day the first lockdown was announced, so being able to see any doctor was impossible. My partner spoke to the local pharmacist and they suggested different dressings for the small are of infection on my abdominal wound, which cleared up nicely and very quickly. I’ve never had a bad reaction to any medicine or antibiotic before, but this wasn’t good at all. Can you mention your concerns when you are at the hospital and see if there is an alternative you could have?

Sarah xx

Yes I am definitely going to mention my concerns and see if there is an alternative. I think due to the area it is probably at high risk of infection and I did read that metronidazole is the one they recommend. My gut never recovered from the last antibiotics I had and that was nearly 10 years ago so I’m always weary of them, and these ones sound awful! x

Yes, it’s commonly prescribed, but when I mentioned it to a friend she said that she had exactly the same reaction as me. I would never take them again! Good luck with getting something else.

Sarah xx

Sarah, I haven't had these but I have had a very strong reaction to other antibiotics so I completely understand your fears.  All that said, you may not have a reaction to them, but as the other Sarah suggests, it would be a good idea to mention to the team treating you your previous reaction and they may come up with something different.  Very best of luck tomorrow, sending you lots of good wishes 

Irene x

Hi Sarah80,

I don't have any experience with the medication, but it looks like others have chimed in on that. I just want to wish you luck and let you know I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

Big hug!

Hopie 

Hey Sarah,

I know the lead-up to surgery can be mentally exhausting, but you’re almost there—just focus on getting through tomorrow, and take it one step at a time. The advancement flap sounds like a more involved procedure, but it’s good that your doctor is being thorough to ensure proper healing. Try to rest tonight and not dwell too much on the details; the hardest part is often the waiting. If you're worried about post-op infection, Metronidazole is a strong antibiotic, but it can be rough on the stomach. You might want to ask your doctor about probiotics or an alternative if you're sensitive to it. Hydration and gentle foods will help too!

I’ve taken Metronidazole before, and while it wasn’t the easiest on my stomach, it worked incredibly well for me. I had an infection that needed a strong antibiotic, and Flagyl (Metronidazole) cleared it up completely. I ordered it from a reliable pharmacy—topsup24.com/buy-flagyl-uk.html—and the delivery was super quick. The quality was excellent, and it did exactly what I needed without any issues. Just make sure to take it as prescribed and drink plenty of water! Wishing you a smooth surgery and recovery—keep us posted when you’re up to it!

Take care!

Hi Sarah I've got mi.e in 2 weeks on 25th so I wish you all the best .I've also got 2 lots of tablets to take the day before .Keep us posted with how you get on and I wish you all the best 

Wendy xx

Hi Sarah ill be thinking about you today and when your feeling up to it let us know how you are Wendy xx