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[ShoppGirl 5,072]

20 minutes ago, Sona Be said:

tbh I am scared of Fiber supplements because of the warning about choking.. I know it seems weird but since the surgery a few things freak me out and choking is one.. since i cant gulp Water down with it.. does that make sense?

I guess a fear is a fear. I didn’t ever notice any warning, though. It’s powder that completely dissolves in liquid. Are you sure it can cause choking??

[Sona Be 2]

2 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I guess a fear is a fear. I didn’t ever notice any warning, though. It’s powder that completely dissolves in liquid. Are you sure it can cause choking??

Warnings of Benefiber and Metamucil

Taking Fiber therapy without adequate Fluid intake can lead to esophageal blockage and choking. Do not take these products if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

[Sona Be 2]

2 minutes ago, Sona Be said:

Warnings of Benefiber and Metamucil

Taking fiber therapy without adequate Fluid intake can lead to esophageal blockage and choking. Do not take these products if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

[ShoppGirl 5,072]

4 minutes ago, Sona Be said:

Warnings of Benefiber and Metamucil

Taking Fiber therapy without adequate Fluid intake can lead to esophageal blockage and choking. Do not take these products if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

Hummm. Its hard to read two of the words on

there for some reason but I think that just means you have to be sure to mix it with enough Water. A fear is a fear though. I get it.

Edited February 15, 2022 by ShoppGirl

[Sona Be 2]

4 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

Hummm. Its hard to read two of the words on

there for some reason but I think that just means you have to be sure to mix it with enough Water. A fear is a fear though. I get it.

Warnings of Benefiber and Metamucil

Taking fiber therapy without adequate Fluid intake can lead to esophageal blockage and choking. Do not take these products if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

Not sure why it did that.....

maybe i over think??

[ShoppGirl 5,072]

1 minute ago, Sona Be said:

Warnings of Benefiber and Metamucil

Taking Fiber therapy without adequate Fluid intake can lead to esophageal blockage and choking. Do not take these products if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

Not sure why it did that.....

maybe i over think??

I get why you are afraid. After reading it I am still not afraid to take it but fears are real. It’s okay. Maybe ask your doctor next time you have a follow up. They may be able to explain how it works in a way to ease your concerns.

[Sona Be 2]

6 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I get why you are afraid. After reading it I am still not afraid to take it but fears are real. It’s okay. Maybe ask your doctor next time you have a follow up. They may be able to explain how it works in a way to ease your concerns.

I sure will... thank you very much

[Flab-U-Less Forever 140]

Magnesium Citrate will certainly get things moving. It's what I take the day before a colonoscopy. It available OTC where you would find Miralax, tums, etc...Its a liquid that tastes like very strong slightly salty lemonade (if you get the lemon flavored one). I don't think I would drink the whole 10 oz bottle though. Maybe just a quarter to start. Make sure you drink more Water because it causes your body to release excess water to your colon.

[Sona Be 2]

11 hours ago, Flab-U-Less Forever said:

Magnesium Citrate will certainly get things moving. It's what I take the day before a colonoscopy. It available OTC where you would find Miralax, tums, etc...Its a liquid that tastes like very strong slightly salty lemonade (if you get the lemon flavored one). I don't think I would drink the whole 10 oz bottle though. Maybe just a quarter to start. Make sure you drink more Water because it causes your body to release excess Water to your colon.

Lol yes The Devils Juice!! there is a bottle in my fridge... I use that very sparingly

[dms75 161]

Short term, Miralax. Careful with laxatives, including teas with Senna leaves, some create dependency if used a long time.

Long term, double the Water intake and add Fiber supplements. Eat plenty of raw cabbage, peas, snap peas, tomatoes, blackberries, raspberries, apples with peel, etc.

I had to up my Water intake to a gallon a day to fix my Constipation issue. I take 5 of these gummies daily.
https://www.costco.com/Vitafusion-Fiber-Well-Sugar-Free,-220-Gummies.product.11516194.html

No choking hazards with these gummies.

[Sona Be 2]

28 minutes ago, dms75 said:

Short term, Miralax. Careful with laxatives, including teas with Senna leaves, some create dependency if used a long time.

Long term, double the Water intake and add Fiber supplements. Eat plenty of raw cabbage, peas, snap peas, tomatoes, blackberries, raspberries, apples with peel, etc.

I had to up my Water intake to a gallon a day to fix my constipation issue. I take 5 of these gummies daily.
https://www.costco.com/Vitafusion-Fiber-Well-Sugar-Free,-220-Gummies.product.11516194.html

No choking hazards with these gummies.

ty so much for this info.. I will look into those as well! All the foods you mentioned sound awesome..

[Flab-U-Less Forever 140]

37 minutes ago, dms75 said:

Short term, Miralax. Careful with laxatives, including teas with Senna leaves, some create dependency if used a long time.

Long term, double the Water intake and add Fiber supplements. Eat plenty of raw cabbage, peas, snap peas, tomatoes, blackberries, raspberries, apples with peel, etc.

I had to up my Water intake to a gallon a day to fix my constipation issue. I take 5 of these gummies daily.
https://www.costco.com/Vitafusion-Fiber-Well-Sugar-Free,-220-Gummies.product.11516194.html

No choking hazards with these gummies.

I was doing research on this the other day and found that Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide specifically) is helpful for Constipation and does not create dependency. I found several reputable websites that spoke about it. Here is a sample. Be cautioned if you already take any form of Magnesium or if you have kidney disease. From other articles I read, its not a very good form of Magnesium to take if you need to increase your Magnesium levels since it is poorly absorbed. This poor absorption leads to the laxative effect.

[Sona Be 2]

33 minutes ago, Flab-U-Less Forever said:

I was doing research on this the other day and found that Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide specifically) is helpful for constipation and does not create dependency. I found several reputable websites that spoke about it. Here is a sample. Be cautioned if you already take any form of Magnesium or if you have kidney disease. From other articles I read, its not a very good form of Magnesium to take if you need to increase your Magnesium levels since it is poorly absorbed. This poor absorption leads to the laxative effect.

tyty! i will talk with my dr on all of these wonderful ideas ♥