Fiber

[HelenC 0]

OK, I'm staring at a great big bottle of chewable Fiber Choice. Before I actually open it, is there any reason I shouldn't use this?

[thatgirl 0]

I don't know about that brand/type, but if you are having... ummmm... any Constipation or that type of problems what has worked great for me is drinking 1-2 little jars of baby juice, apple prune flavor every day. Usually 1 is fine for me.. anyhow, that keeps things going.

As for just adding fiber to the diet, I am looking forward to hearing what people like best. I do need to add more fiber to my diet. I wonder if chewable is okay...veterans?

:mad:

[Jachut 487]

I keep my band looser so I can eat a good volume of fruit and vegetables and still eat wholegrain breads and cereals. I run a lot so I've still lost weight.

Good volume of high fibre food + vigorous exercise = no Constipation.< /p>

[HelenC 0]

But at 2 wks post op, what veggies can I have?

[kebsa 1]

Just be careful if it is the type of fibre product that swells and turns into a gel ( like metamucil), You need to be able to drink quite a reasonable amoutn of Water to wash these through or they can make you feel Stuck, particularly early after being banded. Plus, if you don't drink adequate fluids with this type they can actually add to the problem by firming things up!

Benefibre is the product that was recommeded to us post band- it dissolves easily, you don't need to drink it quickly after mixing. Its guar gum based product in contrast to the physilum husk types like metamucil

Vitamised vege Soup or pureed fruits are Ok if you are on mushie stuff- pureed cooked apple etc

[maudeispam 2]

Helen C~~ try low sodium V-8. That way you get your veggies without the extra sodium.

[HelenC 0]

I'll look for it, thanks

[Jachut 487]

Oh, sorry I didnt read your post thoroughly enough to realise you're 2 weeks post op.

As you move into mushies, you can make things like mashed vegetables, lentil dahl, I made a huge pot of lentil and vegetable Soup that I blended up chunkier than when I'd had it during liquids, fruit smoothies, my favourite meal was a salad of cucumber and Tomato (both peeled for musies), chick peas, avocado and a can of flavoured tuna, tinned fruit, stuff like that still contains fibre.

Although obviously on such reduced volume as compared to normal, there are some digestive adjustments. I never had to take anything though and it all normalised once I was eating well on solid foods.

[LapBandit 5]

I take metamucil. I do eat well and include veggies and other foods with fiber plus I exercise about an hour a day; however, I still think I need my metamucil. I don't have any problems taking it, just make sure you drink enough Water. I can't explain it...post-band I just don't have the same "system" I used to!