Too much protein not enough fiber

[follmerpa 35]

I think I am getting too much Protein, my stools are like trying to pass concrete, I meet with the NUT in two weeks. Thought maybe a couple Gurus could help me before my appt.

BTW stool softeners are not helping.

Thanks

paul

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Not only do I put Milk of Magnesia in my beverages, I take a magnesium tablet twice a day. Also, I keep prune juice in the fridge. I try to sneak in at least a tablespoon of veggies (usually broccoli, green Beans, or tomato) with every meal and have a couple bites of fruit every day...I prefer fresh apple slices at bedtime.

[Kindle 8,667]

I add 1-2 teaspoons of benefiber and Metamucil in my Protein Shake every day. I try to eat fruits and veggies for more natural Fiber. If I miss a day of pooing, I take milk of magnesia that night so I'll go the next day.

[NMJG 1,266]

I start my day with a cup of hot herbal tea with 3 teaspoons of Benefiber (or similar). Before i could eat vegetables regularly I added 10-12 grams of Fiber a day via supplements. Also I use Fiber Well gummies to add an extra 5 grams of fiber when needed.

[angelface811 100]

I actually was admitted to the hospital for being impacted. Constipation has been my number one problem. I was given lactulose which is a very sweet syrupee laxative and 4 enemas. I was discharged with a rx for lactulose and my stool softener was increased. At this time I take 2 doses of Miralax a day, one teaspoon of sugar free Metamucil with about 5 oz of Water. I also take 200 mg of sodium ducosate as well as milk of magnesia 2tbsp twice per day. I was so use to being more than regular on my diabetes meds then I was taken off after WLS surgery(yay!). I am still in puréed food phase and have been checked thoroughly for other problems. I have faith that once I am in a food phase where I can get my fiber up to about 30g a day and workout at a higher intensity things will improve. On top of this I have a rx for another laxative but cash price is $385...not covered by insurance. Too much Protein can cause constipation but so can to much fiber...eek! Just gotta find that balance. I am so very thankful for the surgery we just have to work out some kinks! I take full responsibility for that...