Benefiber-----When does it kick in???

Dabba Doo X.
on 4/7/08 8:40 pm - Crosby, TX

How long did you have to take benefiber before you saw results and how much do you have to take? I am taking one does a day and all I am getting is alot of extra gas! Do I need to increase to 2 doses a day or more??? Help.

Heaviest / surgery day / current / goal 261 / 238.0 / 206.0 / 150
AP Standard band -2 cc at surgery, first fill 4/10/08 - 2cc - second fill 5/1/08 - 1.5 cc - third fill 6/12/08 .5; fourth fill - 7-10-08 of .5; fifth fill - 8/11/08 of .2 for a total of 6.7 cc in a 10 cc band

"Fake it until you MAKE IT"

nancycav
on 4/7/08 8:50 pm

When you increase your fiber, you need to do so slowly or you will have alot of gas. Start with one dose per day but use 1/2 in the am and 1/2 in the afternoon. Do this for 3 days then slowly increase to the full dose twice a day. That should help with the gas. When you have reached the full dose recomendtions, it will work. When you use benefiber you will need to use it everyday to get the most benifit. Not oly is it good for your bowel but great for heart health. Nancy

Dabba Doo X.
on 4/7/08 9:04 pm - Crosby, TX

Lap Band on 03/14/08

Thanks Nancy! I will start that in the morning, since I already took my dose this morning!

Heaviest / surgery day / current / goal 261 / 238.0 / 206.0 / 150
AP Standard band -2 cc at surgery, first fill 4/10/08 - 2cc - second fill 5/1/08 - 1.5 cc - third fill 6/12/08 .5; fourth fill - 7-10-08 of .5; fifth fill - 8/11/08 of .2 for a total of 6.7 cc in a 10 cc band

"Fake it until you MAKE IT"

bandhope
on 4/8/08 12:37 am - TX

I had some real issue at the beginning. I poured the powder in my water bottles every day. It helped but, I noticed it lost it's effect after awhile but, I think my body has made the adjustments on it's own now that I'm 4 months out. I do make sure to drink lots of water. Good luck to you.

podunker
on 4/8/08 3:19 am - Washougal, WA

Lap Band on 10/19/07

I use the chewable ones and start slowly but can take up to 6 a day. I don't think they act as quickly as say milk of magnesia or citrucel. If you are actually "plugged up" you might try one of them for more immediate relief and then use the benefiber as a daily supplement for regularity.

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