Fiber Supplement

Hey everyone,

I would like to get some opinions on Fiber Supplements.  I have been using Miralax about 3-4 times a week to keep things moving but am tired of the cramping feeling.  Does anyone have success with a regular all natural fiber supplement?  I am only 3 months out and can't eat many fruits and veggies yet and am looking for something without chemicals, etc...When I don't take the Miralax, I am miserable:(  thanks in advance for your help with this.

I take a fiber pill (Metamucil) every day and it helps quite a bit, I haven't had any trouble since I started. My surgeon gave the go-ahead and said it's fine to take that long-term, and it doesn't cause the tolerance issues that some stimulant laxatives have. YMMV, though, so check with your surgeon.

I have been thinking about starting with the Metamucil and glad to hear to you say your surgeon okayed it.  I will check with mine.  thank you.

I use Fiber Gummies and find them to be helpful.

I like the gummy vites so I would probably like those too!  Thank you.

Your welcome!  I like the kind I get at Walmart.  I think they're called Fiber Advantage.  They're shaped like gumdrops and come in citrus flavors.

Gummies are great, but if you take a lot of them-- like for a multi, calcium, AND fiber, you'll want to log those calories and carbs. I just looked up the stats on some Phillips' gummies, and one dose is 50 cal, 11g carbs.

My surgeon also approved me to take Metamucil. I currently take ducolax when needed. I think i'd like to switch to a fiber gummy of some sort. I'm not a fan of the Metamucil only because I HATE taking pills or vitamins of any sort! LOL

I take two Fiber Gummies every day, and half a cupful of Miralax five days a week.  It's working for me, but YMMV.

We were told to avoid Metamucil or fiber pills with psyllium because it swells- which isn't good for the sleeve.