Metamucil for gastric bypass patients

SylviaCruz
on 4/8/11 10:47 am - Edinburg, TX

Hi just wondering if anyone knows if it is ok to use Metamucil once you've had gastric bypass? I don't think that I am getting enough fiber in my food so I wanted to add a supplement. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. :)

nfarris79
on 4/8/11 10:49 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

My surgeon recommended it. Especially if you have any bowel issues pre-op.

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

mermaidoz
on 4/8/11 11:17 am - Canada

RNY on 02/05/08

OK so you are pre op right now by a few days...but what about Metamucil post op? There are timesI wonder whether I can use the sme way I did pre-op...I am now 3 years out and have occasional delay in emptying colon, mainly due to not drinking all my water.....Metamucil as I remember needs a high water intake....even before WLS or it becomes cement in your colon!

nfarris79
on 4/8/11 10:15 pm - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

Really, my surgeon recommeded fiber post-op too. I have bowel issues pre-op and surgeon said it'll get worse post-op so benefiber or metamucil will be part of my routine for a LONG time. But like other posters stated, COPIOUS amounts of water so that it doesn't just sit in your GI tract.

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

qnmimi
on 4/8/11 12:23 pm - Cottage Grove, MN

RNY on 01/13/11

I've just finished up my container of metamucil from pre-op, did ok...now am switching to benefiber SF...The added fiber has been extremely helpful in the BM department.

vitalady
on 4/8/11 1:22 pm - Puyallup, WA

RNY on 10/05/94

If you use it, try a very small amount first. It can swell hugely.

If you decide you tolerate it and use it, remember to send it down about 30 minutes before any protein or vites you want to absorb.

Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94

P.S. My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.

ANNI D.
on 4/8/11 1:33 pm

RNY on 03/11/11

I am using Miralax post-op to keep me from the dreaded constipation. I add one dose to my bottled water with a flavor stick and I don't even taste it. I don't know how they did that but you really can't. I have had no uncomfort either.