Bloated

interpretasl · January 16, 2008

Recently I sent in a Dr. question and unfortunately I couldn't get an answer. I was waking up around any where from 2 AM - 5 AM full of gas and belly distention. Well, I went into my Band Dr. and after questioning my diet, he explained I needed more Fiber. We get so focused on Protein we forget about the fiber. So, I went out and purchased Benefiber from Walmart and then went to costco to get the big one. Because my wife and I both are banders, we both are using it. Benefiber is nice because it's tasteless and orderless. You can put it straight into Water and no taste. I usually put it in my flavored water and, again, no added or strange flavors.

I wasn't having regular BM's until last few days. I was sitting daily, but only going once a week. Now, I'm going daily, 3 AM, so now I'm going to increase my fiber intake and I'll let you know how it's going.

Heatherz88 · January 16, 2008

Recently I sent in a Dr. question and unfortunately I couldn't get an answer. I was waking up around any where from 2 AM - 5 AM full of gas and belly distention. Well, I went into my Band Dr. and after questioning my diet, he explained I needed more fiber. We get so focused on Protein we forget about the fiber. So, I went out and purchased Benefiber from Walmart and then went to costco to get the big one. Because my wife and I both are banders, we both are using it. Benefiber is nice because it's tasteless and orderless. You can put it straight into Water and no taste. I usually put it in my flavored water and, again, no added or strange flavors.
I wasn't having regular BM's until last few days. I was sitting daily, but only going once a week. Now, I'm going daily, 3 AM, so now I'm going to increase my fiber intake and I'll let you know how it's going.

Thats the same thing that has been happening to me. Seems like every afternoon my stomach fills with gas and the pressure...uggg! Im useing Benefiber as well and i love it.Hopefully that will help me as well . When were you banded?

interpretasl · February 5, 2008

I've been taking the Benefiber and the gassy, bloatedness :clap: has been subsided for the most part. This morning I got up and was experiencing somewhat of the same thing but on a smaller scale. I think it's because I'm eating too much and/or too fast recently :clap: . I'm also due for my first fill :musical_note: . When I say too much, it'd be like 10 oz steak, 2 tbsp of green Beans, and 1/2 cup of potatoes. I think once I get my fill, tomorrow, things will be on track :mad: ... Oh yeah, and I've cut down on my Benefiber :cake: . I only have it once a day in the morning with my coffee.< /p>

interpretasl · April 20, 2008

Yes, it's been a while. I've lost a bit of weight. It's slowly coming off. I've got the "gassy" issue taken care of. It's unfortunately taken time. One thing that seemed to help besides getting enough fiber in me was having 2 liters of Water with 1 - 2 drops of peppermint oil. The oil helps the belly. It works and you smell good.