Since we dont eat as much how often to go

[slimmy120 2]

Since we not eating as much should we still need to use bowels daily, I tend to go every 3 to 4 days, is this okay??Or shoud i go back to benefibre 2 teaspoons twice a day? I have a handful of prunes everyday.Cereal, fruits ,etc.

[OH Juli 15]

If you are going at regular intervals, like every three days, and you are not uncomfortable than I'd not worry about it.

My doctor asked me and I said I was about every 48 to 72 hours (2 to 3 days) and he said that was fine.

Hope that helps.

[MerryHearted 20]

Same here -- about once every 3 days when I'm eating 1000-1200 cals a day. I'd rather it were more often, but right now I'm not sure where I'd add more Fiber in without doing something like Metamucil. (yuck)

[slimmy120 2]

Glad it is not just me not going every day, was starting to get worried.

[luvinke 0]

Now I use to be the one that went to the bathroom 3 to 4 times a day, since I've started eating right and the smaller portions, I'm lucky if I go once a day. I think I do go at least once a day or every other day but I don't have a lot of waste. I did purchase some fiber powder and after sitting and thinking about my bowel movements I probably should be taking some. I'm scared that it might make me have to go while I'm at work and I don't want to do that. What time of day should I take it?

[OH Juli 15]

Now I use to be the one that went to the bathroom 3 to 4 times a day, since I've started eating right and the smaller portions, I'm lucky if I go once a day. I think I do go at least once a day or every other day but I don't have a lot of waste. I did purchase some fiber powder and after sitting and thinking about my bowel movements I probably should be taking some. I'm scared that it might make me have to go while I'm at work and I don't want to do that. What time of day should I take it?

On the weekend until you see how quickly it gets you moving.

[singingkim 0]

I can't stand that powder stuff...I found something much better! It's a chewable tablet called Fiber Choice and it comes in a yummy orange flavor. Eat 2 tablets a day for 8g of pure cellulose fiber. I reccommend starting with one a day as they can cause a lot of gas in the beginning. Really helps keep me regular!!

[Jachut 487]

I find sometimes its every day but often its only every second day. That's not a problem as long as you're not in discomfort (bloated, windy) and its not hard and difficult to pass. You eat less so less comes out.

[YoungNy 1]

I used to be in nursing and I was taught that it's a myth that you HAVE to go everyday. Many people do, but if you don't it's ok. As long as you go every 3 to 4 days (like everyone else has said) you're fine.