Anyone tried Benefiber??

Post Date: 5/20/07 8:35 pm I have been trying to get fiber in my diet and so I decided I would finally try Benefiber.  I tell you this stuff is awesome I even put it in my water bottle shook it up and it is clear doesn't get thick and you wouldn't even know it was in there if you hadn't put it in there yourself. I am going to continue to try to get my fiber in through food but this is going to definately be a part of my daily intake.  I added it to my food and you honestly cannot taste it one bit. Anyone else tried or take Benefiber??

I love it !!I love it!! I love it!!
Mixes with EVERYTHING!!
I got the tablets too just to be able to pop when ever i want.

I even add the benifiber powder to my meals for my family every can use a little more fiber!!

Sandra

It really is great.  I think i'm going to get the tablets also.  How much total do you take per day?

According to my NUT you need approximately 25 grams of fiber daily minimum to "go".

I have used it for a while now.  I put it in my coffee in the morning and it mixes well.   Laura

I use it (pre-op).  My NP said I should not use it for six weeks post-op, as the fine granules can be disturbing to the incisions, but after that, it would be okay again. Linda

I have been giving FiberSure a whirl.

From my page:

"For you, I share this Free Sample of Fibersure. It's no secret that many people do NOT get the daily recommended amount of fiber in our diets. 

From Newsweek:  http://www.nationalfibercouncil.org/pdfs/NewsweekPrint.pdf

For us post weight loss surgery peeps, it's nearly impossible, unless we re-introduce many of the carbohydrates that we may have removed from our diets.  Apparently this is an obvious need, because there are a bunch of products on the market that we can add to our food without adding actual "food."  First in my list, is FiberSure.  I had been iffy about using it more often, because.  Well.  I. have. gas. issues.

What is it?  Inulin.

Clear-Mixing, Non-Thickening Powder

Fibersure, from the makers of Metamucil™, is a clear-mixing fiber supplement that is flavor-free. It dissolves in a glass of water, or it can be mixed into the foods or drinks you enjoy every day. And you'll never know it's there, because it doesn't alter taste or texture.

Fibersure is a 100-percent-natural vegetable fiber called inulin, which is harvested from chicory roots. Inulin is found in more than 30,000 plants, including fruits and vegetables.

This is the same stuff that I thought was giving me the gas. of. death. from my cottage cheese.  I was not happy when I re-read the side of the FiberSure container and noticed this.  Crap.  Or, at least fart, right?  Well, I understand that fiber is meant to make you uh, poop, I do not want to shoot flames from my intestines while getting fiber in, either.

So, what's the point of this blog?  I'm going to give the FiberSure a more "regular" (pun-intended!) try.  I have already been using it randomly, but never daily.  I thought for sure, it would blow my arse out, so I haven't been giving it a fair chance.  I am going to try to add it to at least one protein shake a day, and to family meals at dinnertime. 

If I don't explode, it's a positive review - because I NEED FIBER.  I get next to none considering the lack of variety in my diet.

Here's to no gas and productive pooping!  Wish me luck.

BTW - I have another variety to give a whirl, next, the sugar free berry flavored Metamucil."

I started taking it at about 4-6 weeks post-op.  Love the stuff.  For those getting the pill form just make sure you drink lots of water right after you take it.

Happy pooping to all................

I haven't tried it, but I'm going to be checking it and teh Fibersure out.

my wls dr gave me miralax. i have to take it twice a day without it i can not "go". so pretty much have to take it forever i beleive... i mix it with crystal light... Anita