Constipation while on Opti

Been on Opti for 9 days and need to take something constipation. Is Benefibre the only thing that is allowed? Or doe anyone have e have any other suggestions? 

Wondering if ex lax is allowed 

Im on opti too, haven't had a constipation problem yet, i have had the opposite, but I think senokot is allowed.  Its herbal and in pill form.  They sell it everywhere and i works.

Senekot  in the red and ivory box. I was told to use Fibrific which I found at Fortinos in the organics area. It's vegan and sugar free. I only started opti yesterday and I'm just finishing a nasty bout of the stomach flu, so my issue isn't constipation-unfortunately!

Good luck!

At the Ottawa centre we're encouraged to take the metamucil capsules for both constipation and opti-trots. I thought it odd that it was suggested for opti-trots as well (I suffered from that doing core program at WMC) but it really does work. And apparently zero calories compared to taking regular metamucil.

Good luck and I hope you get some relief soon.

my nurse at the HRRH centre even wrote it down for me " first 6 bottles of opti add 1/2 tbsp of fiberrific + probiotic or benefibre.  Do not pass 2 or 3 days without a bowel movement and every 2 days take senokot-s (blue). Fiberrific is sold in the diabetic section of Walmart"  LOL those were all her words.....although I haven't started OPTI yet, I will be following her words to the letter!  GOOD LUCK and sending easy poop vibes your way ;)

should be first 6 bottles of water while on OPTI!!

I used Metamucil capsules. In the end I had no issues. I really wish I had a better suggestion. If it is getting really bad then I suggest trying a dose of Restoralax. Definately do not want to suffer through this for too long. Good luck, your getting to closer to your surgery date.

In Ottawa as well and they told us 2-5 capsules of Metamucil with each shake! I found my 'sweet spot' at 2-3 capsules per shake, totalling about 10 capsules per day.

I added Benefibre (or no name Inulin fibre) as needed and Miralax helped out when I am absolutely desperate.

Wishing you lots of luck. Constipation is something I wrestled with for months after my surgery. I finally have it figured out, but it takes vigilance on my part. That's for sure.