Do any of you who are longer-term post ops use Benefiber daily?

If so, how much do you use per day? Also, do you occasionally have to add a stool softener as well? I've been battling constipation problems from the very beginning. Added Grape Nuts to my yogurt for breakfast or I eat oatmeal, and also eat a piece of fresh fruit (apple or pear)each day. I drink plenty of water. Yet I still have problems where I produce plenty of waste, it just gets hung up and won't exit properly without some serious straining. So now I have a fissure :( I talked to my surgeon's nurse a couple of days ago and she recommend Peri-Colace and using Benefiber each day. I am pleased that the taste and texture really are non-existent! I neglected to ask what dosage I should aim for (Benefiber label says maximum of 5 tablespoons per day). If any of you long term posties have any feedback on this subject, I would be most grateful! - Anna LAP RNY 7/3/02 -110lbs.

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