Fiber question....

Maureen C.
on 4/20/09 4:51 am - Halethorpe, MD

Hi Everyone!

I was wondering if you could help me out with something... I had the absolute WORST experience last week with consitpation (I'll spare you the details). My doctor said I can pretty much take anything to help regulate things, but I wondered what you take to add fiber to your diet.

Thanks for your suggestions!!!

Maureen C.

Boxer Heather
on 4/20/09 4:53 am - Grasonville, MD

RNY on 10/07/08

Maureen,

Can you eat salad yet? Some surgeons/nutritionists okay it at about 3 months out. That definitely helps. I also take 1-2 colace in the morning and 2 in the evening and that has helped me fairly well. I've also heard of people using Benefiber.

Heather

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Maureen C.
on 4/20/09 4:57 am - Halethorpe, MD

RNY on 01/13/09

I started eating salad last week (after my "ordeal") and I haven't had any issues with it. How much do you generally eat?

Maureen C.

Boxer Heather
on 4/20/09 5:32 am - Grasonville, MD

RNY on 10/07/08

I probably have at least a cup of salad or more. Most of the things chew down to almost nothing so it's actually kind of shocking how much of it you can eat. Of course, I always make sure that I have protein in it...tuna, chicken, shrimp, etc...

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Debbie L.
on 4/20/09 4:59 am, edited 4/20/09 5:28 am - Baltimore, MD

In the beginning I tried chewable fiber tablets, stool softeners, etc. Now the best thing that works for me is my daily Quaker Weight Control oatmeal.

April B.
on 4/20/09 5:15 am - Laurel, MD

RNY on 10/06/08 with

I am having the same "issue" as we speak! Ugh!!! My surgeon suggested adding Benefiber to my diet daily.

~*April*~

justthebeginning
on 4/20/09 5:26 am - Cambridge, MD

RNY on 05/20/08

I do a packet of oatmeal a day, but in the beggining it was Miralax (dr recommended). Or as Tia once told me, have some sugar alcohols and that will move things along very quickly. I once had a "sugar free" smoothy and it wasn't too long before I was running.

Good luck.

Lisa Z.

When we believe, all things are possible!

(deactivated member)
on 4/20/09 5:42 am - Middle River, MD

RNY on 08/02/05

Yep, what Lisa said!!! I learned quickly that 4 mini s/f Peppermint Patties were the BEST taste laxative out there!! LOL!!!

Also, a small s/f Rita's Italian ice works, too!

LOL!!!