Looking for things with Fiber I can easily fit that doesn't have a lot of carbs

MuttLover
on 2/7/13 9:15 pm
VSG on 11/14/12

Here's what I do -- I know you said you tried Miralax, but what I realized is that I take a lot more than a single dose.  I drink a lot of SF Koolaid (sweetened with pure sucralose, so there's no fillers), and when I make it, I dump about four doses of Miralax in it.

So I probably drink the equivalent of two-three doses a day.  On weekends, I'll end up drinking the whole pitcher.  So if you have Miralax, maybe try mixing it some drink that you are already having, like Mio, and having a few extra chugs of that during the day.  I've been doing that since I moved to solid foods, and I definitely notice when I've had a little too much Miralax!

Miralax KoolAid -- good for what ails you!  LOL! 

  

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moringdawn
on 2/7/13 9:35 pm
VSG on 07/11/12

I use equate (walmart) gentle laxatative to get thing moving and then you move on to a stool softener that you can take! That is what works for me and my doctor said that is fine!

happyteacher
on 2/7/13 9:53 pm

I swear by Fiber One Original cereal and flax milk, or just eat the stuff dry.  It is easy on the blood sugar levels and does not trigger cravings for me, and has more than the suggested daily fiber goal in 1 cup of cereal. .  

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Jackie T.
on 2/7/13 9:58 pm - KS
VSG on 12/19/12

I am two days behind you.  I do throw some oatmeal in my plan 2-3 times a week for the fiber.  I also found Sara Lee 45 calorie delight bread (honey wheat) and it has 7 gr of carbs and 3 gr of protein.  For some reason this kind is better than just plain wheat.  Also if I put a little bit of fat in my diet it seems to help.  That means that I eat tuna with miracle whip and seems to get this moving.  Also some almonds (nuts) might help occassionally.

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laurak712
on 2/9/13 8:36 am - New Braunfels, TX

I had to finally add a 400mg magnesium capsule. It was the one thing that worked for me.  Vitalady recommends this and it works if you take it every day. 

Laura



Height 5' 7

    

jarabacoagirl
on 2/9/13 12:48 pm
VSG on 12/17/12

I think your are right about the magnesium.  I am taking a liquid cal-mag since I'm only not even 8 weeks out.  (not to good with pills that are that large yet)  I'm not sure if I can increase it or not gonna check with my NUT.  Or is it safe to increase Mag without increasing calcium. 

HW 302 lbs SW  279.8 lbs.  CW  193.8 lbs   MFP Jarabacoagirl  Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs,  3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly

108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!

 (86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)

laurak712
on 2/9/13 10:55 pm - New Braunfels, TX

Oh yes it's fine to add extra Magnesium. The problem may be swallowing the pill, lol.  Calcium is very constipating. 

 

Laura



Height 5' 7

    

RHCP
on 2/11/13 1:48 am - Poughkeepsie, NY

CHIA seeds- can be added to almost anything and don't taste like anything. You can buy them at health food stores- this is the Trader Joe's brand I get

1 TBSP

 

Calories 70

Total fat 5G

Carbs 1 G

FIBER 6G

Protein 3G

                
jarabacoagirl
on 2/11/13 3:31 am
VSG on 12/17/12

Is that 1 net carb or 1 actual carb?  I've never seen the carbs less than the fiber.

I have heard Chia seeds are good.  I bought some flax and hemp but I will look for them too.  Thank you. 

HW 302 lbs SW  279.8 lbs.  CW  193.8 lbs   MFP Jarabacoagirl  Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs,  3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly

108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!

 (86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)

RHCP
on 2/11/13 3:57 am - Poughkeepsie, NY

TOTAL CARBOHYDRATE1 G

 

Is what the bag say's

                
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