Diarrhea

Any chance you're lactose intolerant? Try cutting out ALL milk for as few days.

I swear by yogurt! I get plain lowfat *not* fat-free, and flavor it myself with Slenda and whatever extract I want to put in it. The liquid Immodium works better for me than the pills, if I need it. Lots of fiber helps immensely, but be careful not to fill yourself up with fiber and forego protein intake.

I eat a very high fiber complex carb dry cereal for breakfast and for snacks called Kashi Go Lean (RED BOX) It also has 13 grams of protein per serving. They also have very yummy protein bars! They are available at just about every grocery store, in the cereal and granola bar aisle. At walmart, you may also find them near the pharmacy, and occasionally, Big Lots has Several varieties of both the cereal and the protein bars. Cautionary note: The Crunch variety has a honey coating on it, and if you were going to get that, I would get the Honey Almond Flax, and mix *sparingly* with the red box variety, which is the original formula. The Crisp variety also has more sugar, and again, I use it only as a very small qualntity mix-in. It doesn't take a lot to change the flavor, for variety's sake. You can even sprinkle a little cinnamon on the red box type, or even sesame or chia seeds if you want even more fiber.

I have also noticed that if have have been slack on my calcium for some reason, I tend to be a little looser at toilet time. Calcium is a great binder, and is also non-negotiable for us. Perhaps try to take a little extra, and see how that works, It can't hurt!

Hope it helps.

One of my compatriots swears by chia seeds. You can buy them at most health food stores.

Thanks for the tip on the Go Lean cereal. I have had before the surgery but because it having any carbs had not thought of it since the surgery. It is good to know it is an option. I am getting so sick of the same protein sources it will be a nice change of pace. Thanks again, Terri

Not sure how far out you are, but if your recent, you might want to let the Kashi soak up some milk before trying to eat it. it is very crunchy and fiber packed, so if your DS is on the new side, softer is better.