My Enzyme Journey: From Post-Gallbladder Chaos to Digestive Harmony
Back in 2004, I had my gallbladder removed—and for the next 16 years I lived in fear of every meal. Violent bouts of diarrhea would strike without warning, and I tried hundreds of remedies (and way too much Imodium) just to eat normally. When I discovered digestive enzymes in 2020, they were a game-changer, finally stopping the runs and restoring my confidence at the table. Fast forward to August 2022, when I started Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for weight loss. Suddenly, my digestive drama flipped: the diarrhea was gone—but chronic constipation, bloating, and painful bathroom backups showed up as GLP-1 side effects. Thankfully, now, Physician’s Choice Digestive Enzymes formula stepped up. Now I take one capsule on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday—prophylactically—to keep both ends of my gut spectrum in check. Miss a dose and the discomfort returns, so yes, we can talk poop on the blog! Beyond normalizing bowel movements, these enzymes banish sulfur burps and cut bloating to alm...