bathroom issues

this is me lately, is benefiber ok to use?

Ugh, unfortunately I am feeling your pain on this one, and was also wondering when we can start taking some sort of fiber.

According to my surgeon, I am okay to take benefiber. I've been using the flavored versions (like the crystal light packets) generally about 1 x a day and they have really been helping I think!

I was also told that it was okay to take Miralax occasionally.

good luck!!!

I put 1 miralax packet and 1 dose of benefiber in one shake. I also take 2 stool softeners and 2 vegetable laxatives a day. I take meds for my bipolar that have had me on this regement for years and now add to the low fiber and vitamins and it's worse than ever.

Don't drink less than your daily required amount of water. That is the fastest way to constipation.

Walking more helps, honestly. It forces things to move. I was told Miralax was okay to use. Water is very key too.

Good luck!

Chrissy

well i have been walking a lot and i am doing really good with my water intake soooo i think it is really an issues of the high protein diet and not enough fiber. but all i know is sucks!!!

miralax is the perfect thing to take until your tummy can tolerate fiber.

benefiber is what my dos suggested and also said it was ok to use miralax 1-2 times a week. I opted for just the miralax, goes down easily in a small amt of liquid and is almost tasteless.  It has worked wonders for me!

I've added back in a habit I had pre -surgery of taking 2 Acidophilus tablets every morning.  Keeps me regular and I never have an issue.  If I stop taking the tablets, issues the very next day !

Finally got my husband to start taking them also and now he swears by them.  Much nicer than drinking fiber for me.

Kim,
Where do you get the Acidophilus tablets?
Janet