I’m going through my diet stages from my surgeon and not seeing a lot of fiber. Miralax for constipation. No mention of Metamucil or fiber capsules (psyllium fiber). Is that a big no no like small seeds and nuts until much further out?

My doctor had us on Benefiber from the get go (soluble fiber, Metamucil is the same) but wanted us to wait four weeks before adding in the insoluble fiber (psyllium husks).

I’m going through my diet stages from my surgeon and not seeing a lot of Fiber. Miralax for constipation. No mention of Metamucil or fiber capsules (psyllium fiber). Is that a big no no like small seeds and nuts until much further out?

If you are not getting enough fluids then the added fiber can actually make you more constipated. I was a couple weeks out and so backed up I was screaming trying to go. Miralax isn't something I would use on a regular basis, and even milk of magnesia stopped working. If you continue to have issues, I would go to your doc and request to try a medicine called "linzese". It's specifically for constipation and it works wonders! Once a day does the trick. And all you have to do is open the capsule and sprinkle it on applesauce. No more nasty Miralax or worries. Promise you, it's worth it! They have coupons for it too [emoji106]

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