Constipation?

[Mirella1973 0]

Happy Holidays to everyone...I have a question, I was banded on August 26, 2010 and have lost 51 pounds so far great for me but I have seen a lot of people post that they have lost about 60-70 pounds in 4 months which is awesome and I understand that each one of us is different. Question, I am feeling very constipated and have not had a bowel movement in a couple of days, can I take benefiber? Or what do you guys recommend? Thank you for your input.

[CurvyCat 0]

I am totally devoted to Benefiber (or rather the Walmart knockoff generic)!

A tablespoon in my morning tea, and I am very regular - once every other day.

It dissolves faster in warm beverages, and I can't tell it's in my tea at all.

Other Fiber supplements can be gritty, but Benefiber is undetectable in a flavored beverage, IMO.

A lot of folks swear by Miralax, but I prefer to take the non-laxative route if at all possible, even though Miralax is mild.

[AlienBandit 10]

I always use benefiber. You can get a kind even with some b Vitamin in it. ( here is a photo http://alienbanditinkorea.wordpress.com/2010/12/11/presents-presents-presents-bikini-photo/ ) It is great because it has no flavour and dissolves even in Water.

Don't use Metamucil. My doc said this was bad bad bad and I shouldn't use it ( of course AFTER I bought a large container of it )

[trishfish 1]

I use acrtivia and if that doesn't work then a little benefiber...hope things get moving soon!

[trishfish 1]

I use acrtivia and if that doesn't work then a little benefiber...hope things get moving soon!

[CheckYes 46]

I was told benefiber was fine. I used it for months prior to surgery and was told I could keep using it except for the day of surgery. I haven't needed it.

[JJLaw08 4]

I always use benefiber. You can get a kind even with some b Vitamin in it. ( here is a photo http://alienbanditin...s-bikini-photo/ ) It is great because it has no flavour and dissolves even in Water.

Don't use Metamucil. My doc said this was bad bad bad and I shouldn't use it ( of course AFTER I bought a large container of it )

Did your doctor say why not to use Metamucil? That is what I have been taking.

[AlienBandit 10]

Did your doctor say why not to use Metamucil? That is what I have been taking.

I believe he said because of the material it is (acidic kind) and expands in your stomach. I even brought it in, to double check he knew what it was and he said yes don't use it.

[JJLaw08 4]

I believe he said because of the material it is (acidic kind) and expands in your stomach. I even brought it in, to double check he knew what it was and he said yes don't use it.

Thank you! I have some Benefiber so I'm going to start using that. I also am getting me some Vitafusion Fiber gummies someone recommended the other day.

[Mirella1973 0]

Thank you all for your responses, I went to the pharmacy and picked up Benefiber Drink Mix in the Kiwi strawberry flavor and it's delicious, oh and it's also sugar free, I mixed it in my drink and was able to have a bowel movement...Thank you all and have a great Christmas..