In Reply to: Bali- belly prevention? posted by soco_chan on Tuesday, 9. June 2009 at 16:22 Bali Time:
I have suffered BB or wrecked gut syndrome as I call it everywhere I travel (other countries too !!) Some have a sensitive gut and others dont, it really is luck of the draw IMHO.
Saying that we had 7 bods in jan 08 (kids, teens & adults) and all but one got a dose and none of us ate the same meals. The only one that didnt suffer was the child already on antibiotics for a kidney problem. Being a nurse I find it very interesting but will never figure it out I am sure !!
Last visit I heard about travelan tablets so all 3 of us took them and for 1st time we were great. Lots of comments on this forum about them over past year, so type the word in 'search the forum box' and read away.
Use antibacterial hand gel everytime you buy something or handle money as the notes are considered a cause or carrier (??) by many !! I take all precautions now days on offer because I save hard and long for my holidays and do not want to loose even 1 day stuck on or over a toilet or feeling like c**p (pardon the pun)!!
You can buy travelan online cheaper or at most chemists and just keep it in your bag everywhere you go and take one everytime you eat or asap with food.
Personal choice - each to their own - do some reading and decide on your risks.