Question:
Anyone familiar with Shaklee products?

I've been concentrating on getting my protein so much, I've forgotten about fiber. (Haven't gone in three days...) Is anyone familiar with Shaklee Herb-Lax? It's all natural, so is it okay to take it? They are pills that dissolve pretty quickly. I've used them a lot before surgery. I am almost 3 weeks post-op. Thanks! --Pam    — pjnick (posted on November 2, 2002)

November 2, 2002
Hi, I had such a bad problem with constipation during weeks 2-4. The only time I could go was if I took Milk of Magnesia. I asked a similar question about benefiber and herbal laxatives. I bought Smooth Move Tea...it is herbal and works very gently and very well. It is available at my super market or probably most large drugstore chains as well as health food stores. I have been taking "benefiber" or "citrucel completely dissolvable" or Fiber Choice Sugar Free Chewables" since week 4 and have no problems any more. I think the herbalax is similar to the smooth move tea and don't see a problem...the tea might be easier on your system than the pills for a few more weeks. I also try to eat some brocoli and some apple or pear every day. good luck
   — Maureen R.

November 2, 2002
When I tried the Smooth Move Tea, I had horrible abdominal cramping. I also tried the Fiber Choice and although they were really tasty, it didn't help my problem and produced lots of gas. But they work for some people so you could give them a try. I have heard wonderful things about Shaklee and wanted to look into them for WLS patients. I have some friends that love Shaklee products and highly recommend them. The products are designed to dissolve very quickly which is a huge plus for us. You just want to make sure that the laxative product doesn't contain the type of fiber that 'bulks up' or expands too much in your new tiny pouch. I hope you get some good answers on this one. I'm really interested in their products.
   — Cheri M.

November 2, 2002
My solution to get things going is fairly cheap and I enjoy it SOOOOO much :>) I keep a box of Whitman's sugar-free sampler chocolates in the fridge and have 3 pieces when ever I feel the "need". Gets me going within a couple of hours and I get the joy of chocolate lol. Sorbitol and malitol are laxatives for many people. I also occasionally buy the sugar-free cookies with sorbitol in them - works the same way. Sorry this didn't answer your specific answer - just wanted to share :>)
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 2, 2002
At only 3 weeks postop, your body is doing MAJOR healing. Remember, constipation is not the frequency, but consistency. I would try to push liquids rather than add some harsh chemical or substance to a very tender tummy. What does doc say?
   — Marti R.

November 2, 2002
Milk of Magnesia is what my surgeon recommended, and it has been a life saver for me. Only take 1/2 of what the recommended Adult dose is though. The full amount is way too much. Hope that helps. I know what you are going through! April (LAP RNY 9/25/02 -38 LBS.)
   — April A.

November 2, 2002
I love Benefiber, no taste. You can put it in any beverage. And works better than anything else I have tried.
   — faybay

November 3, 2002
Hello Pam, My mom sells Shaklee I am very fermiliar with Shaklee products and I am 21/2 weeks post op and I couldn't go the other day so I took one Herbalax and it didn't hurt me and I had great results so I would reccommend them Chrissy
   — chrissy S.

November 3, 2002
I go along with the previous poster about benefiber. when I first heard about it I didn't believe it -- but its true, cheap, and available at Walmart (or any other pharmacy or grocery store). The thing that amazes me about this product is that it dissolves in anything (hot or cold) within a minute or two -- even my ice cold water. It has no flavor and when dissolved you don't even know it's there -- and believe me, any grit at all and I notice it. Give it a try --0 it really works.
   — Jenni K.