As we all know, all bodies are different, but I would definitely recommend giving VSL #3 DS another shot at the 4 packets/day dosage. I had NO improvement with the regular strength VSL and also no improvement with taking 2 DS packets/day (took for 6 months), but a few months after starting the 4 packets/day my symptoms dramatically improved. I had my surgery 4 years ago and have battled Chronic Pouchitis since June 2011. I've been hospitalized multiple times since my original surgery, but have not been in the hospital since I started the VSL #3 DS at the 4 packets/day dose. I am religious about taking it - I travel with it etc. I pay $700/month out of pocket for it (insurance won't cover any part of it) and while that is a huge financial burden, it has provided such incredible relief that I am willing to sacrifice a lot to have it.
It's a more harmless drug than so much of what we all have been prescribed throughout our illnesses and I believe for that reason it may take longer to kick in. It has been a life-changing medication for me, so I definitely recommend giving it a shot.
Best of luck
