Question of the day

Hey all!
I have a big question for the experts....Can I use a stool softener without calling the doc? I was put on iron supplements that have slowed things WAY down! Any answers?
Thanks!
Marie

I chew 2 Fiber Choice's a day.  I know Dr. Pohl told me that was ok.  He also told me at one point when I came home to take M.O.M. once.   I find the Fiber works well with me.  Still might want to check in with the dr. anyways.

Lisa

Call the doctor - I am sure they will say it is fine, but check...

Hi Marie!

I'm sorry I'm a day late.

I have problems with that too. I take 1 tsp Benefiber each day in my morning shake and if it gets really bad, I take a cap-full of Miralax at night before bed. These help get things moving without making me run to the bathroom in a hurry, without making me gassy and without cramps.

And of course, sometimes I get so wound up in making sure I get all my protein in that I forget I need to eat my veggies too! So a salad here and there helps too.

Hope things move along better for you soon!

Jules

I use Vit E for consitpation. I read the book eating well for weightloss surgery and she said her sister told her to take vit E because nothing else helped like the fibercon and other stuff. I take it and I have no problems. It does take a few days to work and you can't forget to take it. I know everyone is different but for  $5.99 you can't go wrong.

Hi,
I am like this now as well. My doctor told me I can take colace stool softner and then at night to take a senokot and to do that for a month to get you regular and then just on a as needed basis from then on.
Hope you feel better soon.
Diana

Thanks everyone! Of course, I never got a chance to call my dr. but will next week. I think I will try the colace. It's pretty safe. Happy Turkey Day!!