Fiber supplement?

jmacon1966
on 12/12/08 12:10 pm - Greensboro, NC
I had to go to my pcp yesterday and she said I needed to start taking a fiber laxative. I have not read anything about this and just wanted to make sure that was ok with my pouch. Has any one else taken this after RNY? I did find a sugar free chewable.

Thanks Jeff
 
highest/day of surgery/current/goal
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joy1970
on 12/12/08 9:30 pm - ronda, NC
I add either benifiber or fibersure to my protein shake every morning.  I have also done the chewable fiberchoice.(reminds me of a sweet-tart)  I have no problems taking either of those. 






Anniep59
on 12/12/08 10:35 pm - Pittsboro, NC
Ok Jeff I am going tell you straight from my experince.
I started having constipation problem a few months after my surgery.
I tried encreasing my fiber ect ect... but the one thing my pcp said to do is take Miralax everyday.
Thank God for Miralax.
I mix it with my crystal light everyday and once a month buy the largest container which 17.9 ounces and that last me for a month.
I know many people on here also take Miralax too.
On days that I dont feel I am getting the best results I will take one
cascara sagrada
at bedtime.
For now just taking the Miralax everyday seems to be working wonders for me.
                                      Annie
PS the recommended serving of fiber each day is 25 grams and I think the fiber tablets have only about 3-5 grams per tablet

It is never too late to be what you might have been.?


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Barbara C.
on 12/12/08 11:58 pm - Raleigh, NC

Hi Jeff,

While losing weight I took Benefiber. If I became constipated, Miralax was a Miracle worker ... gentle, natural, no bloat or gas pains. I rarely have to use it anymore because my diet is more varied that it was before.

Wishing you all the best,

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

BelindaOBX
on 12/13/08 7:49 am - Mount Gilead, NC
I like fiberone cereal.
60 calories per serving
14 grams of fiber

Lots of fiber in a tasty snack if your far enough out.

I use miralax regularly. I have to take mega doses of iron. The miralax really prevents any issues.

Belinda

 

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