When and how to add in fiber

[eso 48]

I'm three weeks post sleeve. When should I start adding in Fiber? What's the best way to do it?

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Edited October 27, 2016 by eso

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I am almost three months out and I have been eating vegetarian chili regularly for almost two months.

[eso 48]

You don't have trouble with gas? That's been my biggest problem since Day 1. I was thinking of adding Benefibre or taking Metamucil, but veggie chili is much more appealing!

ETA - I originally said three months out. I meant three weeks.

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Edited October 27, 2016 by eso

[florence_faerie1515 19]

I'm almost three weeks out and started adding Fiber via benefiber after an episode of really bad Constipation during the first week.

I will do my best to not have that experience again!

I put benefiber in everything I make - eggs, whatever I purée, hot liquids and it works well. I don't put it in my shakes because it clumps up and I can't seem to prevent that.

I have about 2-4 teaspoons a day which works out to 3-6 grams of fiber. It's been working well for me.

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[sc101071 398]

Ah. I started Metamucil within 2 weeks, maybe sooner. I am pretty sure my doc told me I could immediately. Gas has not been a problem w the chili though. Not eating that much.

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