Probiotic and Prebiotic Use in Early Postoperative Period of Sleeve Gastrectomy

"This synbiotic intervention aims to minimize postoperative gastrointestinal symptoms in sleeve gastrectomy patients. The 5 g sachet contains:~* Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG; 4.9 g): Clinically shown to reduce diarrhea and improve stool consistency,~* Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG; 1×10⁹ CFU): Evidence-based for alleviating abdominal pain and bloating,~* Maltodextrin (0.1 g): Excipient for stability.~Administered daily in yogurt for 12 weeks post-surgery, this combination directly targets:~① Diarrhea and constipation (via PHGG's soluble fiber),~② Abdominal pain and bloating (via LGG's anti-inflammatory effects),~③ Overall GI symptom burden.~\*\*Distinctive features vs. other studies:~* Symptom-specific formulation: PHGG (high-dose fiber) + LGG (symptom-targeted probiotic) synergy,~* Surgical context: Optimized for rapid gastric transit post-sleeve gastrectomy,~* Delivery innovation: Yogurt matrix protects probiotics against surgical gut pH changes."