Anyone take any fiber supplements? I am worried that the increase in protein in my diet is going to make things difficult in the restroom. I am scheduled for surgery on April 5th. I start my preop diet on Monday. I bought some chewable fiber supplements but not sure about these for after surgery. Any advice or suggestions in this area would be appreciated.

Straight after surgery when you are on full liquids, you can't expect fewer bowel movements because you aren't putting any solids into your body. Once you are back to a normal diet, focus on getting your fibre from natural sources such as fresh fruit and vegetables. Remember to for plenty of fluid in as well and you should be fine.

Post-op I would say no gelling type fiber drinks like metamucil. I had an incident and it was completely uncomfortable, had to PB it.

I take fiber gummies every day.

Although I have lots of protein ( usually 60-80 grams) I still fit in my fruits veggies. I try having salads for lunch with 1 cup of lettuce or spinach with chicken, imitation crab, egg, ground Turkey or beef. I always try to have a fruit also. Canned fruit with cottage cheese or a fresh fruit. I'm pretty regular. My only problem was right after surgery cause there was nothing to digest from all the liquid

If you do have problems, my doctor put me on Miralax half dose daily. It comes in generic and works wonders.

Although I have lots of Protein ( usually 60-80 grams) I still fit in my fruits veggies. I try having salads for lunch with 1 cup of lettuce or spinach with chicken, imitation crab, egg, ground Turkey or beef. I always try to have a fruit also. Canned fruit with cottage cheese or a fresh fruit. I'm pretty regular. My only problem was right after surgery cause there was nothing to digest from all the liquid

I am mainly worried about immediately following surgery during the liquid and mushy stage. I'm hoping my Dr says I can have smoothies because I LOVE green smoothies and I'm sure that will help.

I'm 3days post op today, and feeling desperate to go #2 ???­(dont feel like i need, but somehow feels like it would help with the bloating and gas..

I'm thinking about magnesia milk, but in afraid to have cramps.

I'm 3days post op today' date=' and feeling desperate to go #2 ð­(dont feel like i need, but somehow feels like it would help with the bloating and gas..

I'm thinking about magnesia milk, but in afraid to have cramps.

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I didn't "go" for 3 days post op either, but on the 4th day it happened, it was also much easier to go when I stopped the prescription pain killers. Good luck!!!!

I add this to my daily morning smoothie...along with the liquid Protein from the same company.....

http://www.dietdirect.com/fiber-stat-liquid-fiber-supplement.html

I add this to my daily morning smoothie...along with the liquid Protein from the same company.....

http://www.dietdirec...supplement.html

I am definitely going to order some of that! Which Liquid Protein do you use? I saw Protein drinks like lemonade....is that what you mean?

I am definitely going to order some of that! Which liquid protein do you use? I saw protein drinks like lemonade....is that what you mean?

It is from the same company, called "Pro-Stat 64" it is pure liquid protein, comes in flavors but tastes like you know what...i add 30ml to my morning smoothie along with the fiber...plus fruit, peanut butter..whatever...all in my blender with 8 ozs of water...some use skim milk....

I chew two fiber gummies and put fiber powder in my coffee every morning to stay regular.

I used to drink a tea from Yogi - get regular, and used to work wonders! Would a laxative tea be too bad in this beginning?

I used to drink a tea from Yogi - get regular, and used to work wonders! Would a laxative tea be too bad in this beginning?