Anyone else start taking a TON of Fiber supplements post op?

[Mhy12784 423]

I know Constipation and all that is incredibly common post op. Early on post op (several months ago) I started taking Metamucil several times a day everyday. The last few weeks I've added two different Fiber supplements to my mix in addition to this.

So now I'm taking Metamucil (psyllium husk) fiber tablets (inulin) and fiber gummies (polydextrose). I'm getting between 40-60g of Fiber a day from supplements (this is probably around 200 calories a day of Fiber supplements) and another 25-30 from my diet (I'm well aware this is an absolute crap ton of Fiber).

But I've actually felt far better and perfectly normal as far as my digestive issues since substantially increasing my fiber supplements. Has anyone else done anything like this?

[Mattymatt 491]

No, I have not. I am just taking Colace and Miralax.

[sillykitty 10,776]

That is a crap ton of fiber, lol!

I add two big spoonfuls of Benefiber (inulin) a day to whatever liquid, or semi liquid I'm consuming. Works for me, I don't need anything more than that.

[Sammy 10-30 57]

Can you fill my car up with all that gas!

[Mhy12784 423]

1 hour ago, Sammy 10-30 said:

Can you fill my car up with all that gas!

Well fortunately I slowly increased the dosage over months so it's not even an issue!

Now if I take a Protein Shake without the lactose pills, that's an issue

[abefroman329 704]

Yes, 12 psyllium husk capsules a day and 8 Sennokot pulls a day. Any less and it’s a one-way ticket to Constipation City.