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I find that I need more Fiber in my diet. I am extremely constipated all the time! Does anyone take anything like FiberPlus chewables, or anything of that nature? Thanks for any help. :)

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I eat Vitafusion Fiber Well gummies. 2 a day when all is moving normally, 4 a day when there have been no BM's in my neighborhood, so to speak! :) They are delicious and taste like candy!

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Be careful with the fiber though. Most fiber supplements are soluble fiber, and in certain cases, too much of it can have the opposite effect. Our bodies need both soluble and insoluble fiber. Constipation has been my constant companion since my surgery. Even though I get plenty of soluble fiber in my diet, I find that I have to resort to medications or Smooth Move tea to keep things moving.

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My NUT has recommended Benefiber (I use the Shopko brand, much cheaper). It works well, and keeps everything regular. No issues at all. Just mix it in Water or other beverage. It is clear and flavorless. You won't know it's there. Use it everyday, keeps you on track. Good luck to you!

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costco has a comparable fibre product to the benefibre called kirkland signature optifibre. I believe Amazon sells this also. It is tasteless and mixes well with Water etc. i started to use this but now 6 months out i dont really need it as im quite regular now.

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I am 2.5 years out and due to having to take specific pain meds which make you more bunged up - I take dulcoease and duclolax every 2-3 days if I don't go naturally - not sure if you get that in US as I'm in UK?

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Benefibre, chia seeds in my yogurt and some Smooth Move tea (a couple x's a week) are the only things that seem to work for me right now. It has changed over time. At one point the only thing that worked was prunes in warm water...then it stopped working and since I really didn't care for them...I stopped it. Every few months though, it seems i have to switch things up again. Most importantly I must keep up my Water intake or nothing works for me

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Thanks, everyone, for all the helpful comments. :) I bought some chewables this week and will try them. I'll try the others too, if these don't work.

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