How much Benefiber/day? All at once?

[Band_Groupie 3]

I've never had a problem with *ehemm* 'going' before I had the band. In fact I couldn't even eat raisin bran without getting diarrhea before. Now I've got the opposite problem. I'm working to get in more Water as I know that's a likely cause, but I have a question about Fiber.

I've been adding Benefiber to my moring oatmeal concoction (along with soy protein). I'm adding 2 Tbsp. to Breakfast only, but according to the Benefiber box that's the max. serving for the whole day (they recommend 2 tsp./3x day max).

I know fruit/veggies will give me fiber as well, but for those of you adding additional fiber, like Benefiber is it OK to do it all in one meal like I am, or should you spread it out over the day? How much do you take in a day? What I'm doing isn't working and I've been doing it for months now. Help!

[Band_Groupie 3]

*BUMP*

Really? No one takes Benefiber?

[Goalwatcher 0]

I just started taking it, but I'm doing the individual serving drink mix. I take one a day so far and it helps just a little. Might need to take it up to 2.

However, I had a dinner of ratatouille last night (eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, onions, etc.) and that plus my regular one dose of Benefiber and a teensy can of prune juice really got things going.

[minimeme 1]

I carry the chewables in my purse and eat one 2-3x a day. I havent had a problem with regularity at all since banding.