I'm two weeks post op. I thought I

would add a little fiber into my diet...powder form. O boy! Bad move. I am stuffed! I'm uncomfortable! Has anyone else used fiber to help with Poop issues? If so what's your rule of thumb? How do I make this situation work better in the future? Thank you in advance.

I follow the instructions on the package.

Metamucil: 1 teaspoon dissolved in 8 oz of Water, 3 times a day.

My gastro doc's NP told me that using fiber powder can make you uncomfortable at first. Maybe you're extra uncomfortable because you're only 2 weeks post-op. You might also want to talk to someone at your surgeon's office about whether it's OK to start using fiber powder now.

Hope you feel better soon!

Talk to your doctor. Don't give up on fiber! I did and was told at my last colonoscopy that I have divroticulosos . Now I do what Jean does and use Metamucil.

_{milk of magnisum or stool softeners is what helps me.. this is a real issue}

I use the Fiber Advance Gummies...but I'm a sucker for anything gummy

I am having issues in that department too! I feel like I am taking alot of things to make me go...and it doesn't. Will I always have to "assist myself" to go? I guess this is something to speak to my doctor about when I see them in the next few weeks.

I also use fiber gummies.

I use the Fiber Advance Gummies...but I'm a sucker for anything gummy

Me too!

I follow the instructions on the package.

Metamucil: 1 teaspoon dissolved in 8 oz of water' date=' 3 times a day.

My gastro doc's NP told me that using fiber powder can make you uncomfortable at first. Maybe you're extra uncomfortable because you're only 2 weeks post-op. You might also want to talk to someone at your surgeon's office about whether it's OK to start using fiber powder now.

Hope you feel better soon![/quote']

Thank you Jean...I will let u guys know what the doctor says...You may be right (too early)

You are a sweetheart.

I just started the fiber gummies. They are pretty good, not what I was thinking they would taste like. I hope they work as I was not liking the powder.

Just remember with fiber you HAVE to drink plenty of water otherwise the fiber makes constipation worse in that it will swell up and stop up the bowels.

Just remember with fiber you HAVE to drink plenty of Water otherwise the fiber makes constipation worse in that it will swell up and stop up the bowels.

That would be a nightmare! I am the guilty party who has been hospitalized for dehydration....that was my first week out....I will put water on my must do list. Thank you.