I have been debating on this thread for a while I am almost 8 weeks post op. I have tried fiber gummies but the only way I can poop is taking laxative. I don't want to become dependent on them or do damaged to myself. Any suggestions please I am getting stretch marks on my butt LOL seriously HELP

Have you tried switching up what you are eating. That being said what are you eating. Have you spoke to your Dr. about this? I would not want to take a laxative all the time either so I understand the concern. Also what about vitamins are you taking those as well?

I had to learn to get in enough fiber. I add a tablespoon of flaxseed to my meals if I can mix it into my Soup or refried Beans. Or I will just add it into the pot as I'm cooking.

When I am desperate, I take Milk of Magnesia - 3 shots! ;-P

Milk of Magnesia is my new best friend. However, i may try the flaxseed! This once a week 'going' is kind of bothersome. More so because it tends to hit me AT WORK!!

my new best friend is Miralax....no flavor, no smell, mix it to any hot or cold beverage (4-8 oz).......I'm told you can take it every day it won't cause any damage

After my ER visit 3 weeks ago (to take cair of this problem).......I now add 2 teaspoons of benefiber to my yogurt every day, and I've been regular with just that addition........They told me too much dairy can be binding, plus make sure you're drinking enough.....my dr said to take 1/2 a serving of miralax every day......Good luck!

water and more water

I just added benefiber and flax seeds to my Amazon cart. I forgot it was recommended by my NUT program. Thanks for the reminder!

Have you tried switching up what you are eating. That being said what are you eating. Have you spoke to your Dr. about this? I would not want to take a laxative all the time either so I understand the concern. Also what about vitamins are you taking those as well?

I have not talked to the Dr. I am eating protein shake for breakfast GNC lean. Lean protein the rest of the day have had a few veggies but I am having to focus on protein and water to meet my requirements. Taking vitamins my Dr recommended added fiber gummies last week but I am going to try the suggestions further down the page also.

That was a big problem for me from the start. I used the benefiber and I think it helped. But, now 8 months out, I have found that getting off the protein shakes and eating regular food has made all the diffference. Maybe its the protein shakes?

Been eating a package of Kirklands dry roasted sea weed each day. Only 100 calories for the entire package and within a week I was regular like clock work.

Is the seaweed high in fiber?

Been eating a package of Kirklands dry roasted sea weed each day. Only 100 calories for the entire package and within a week I was regular like clock work.

where do you get the seaweed?

Mag citrate to Clem it out

MOM helped me to get started but now i need four metamucil caps daily and regular colace caps to keep going.

Dulcolax was my friend in the beginning. Now I eat All Bran Buds mixed into my yogurt to keep things moving.