Fiber intake post surgery

(deactivated member)
on 5/2/10 7:10 am - Yukon, OK
Hey, all.  I'm curious what other WLS patients handle adding fiber to their diet.  I have been taking Miralax but I would like to wean off of it for something more natural.  I am starting to add generic Benefiber to what I eath and drink but I am concerned with the effects of it.  Anyone taking fiber supplements, what are your experiences?

Thanks!
debtfree
on 5/2/10 9:57 am - OK
I weaned myself off miralax probably a year after surgery. I didn't necessarily do anything special just made sure I was getting plenty of water and eventually everything straightened out.  My husband has issues with IBS and his doctor had him start taking pro biotics and he doesn't have issues anymore.  Just a thought.

190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011

(deactivated member)
on 5/2/10 10:34 am - Yukon, OK
I eat a bit of yogurt every day for the probiotics.  I buy Oikos Greek Fat Free Vanilla and add Splenda with fiber to it.  Less than 100 calories with lots of protein.  Yummy!

I think I get plenty of water.  I'm doing 90-110 oz per day.  It depends on my workout routine and such but that is average.

Keeping my fingers crossed everything works out okay!

Saw you on news again after the run last week.  Looking good!  Keep working that gift of life!  We're all proud of you!
Happycat
on 5/3/10 8:50 am - Midwest City, OK
I add generic fiber to my morning coffee. I started with Benefiber but switched to Walgreen's brand of fiber as it has more fiber and fewer calories per teaspoon. I take extra iron each day (long standing anemia unrelated to surgery) so I also take a stool softener each day--- sorry if TMI.
I have maintained for one year at this point.  I am steady at -120 pounds.  =)
40 pounds lost pre-op    
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