Guest guest Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 In a message dated 2/6/04 7:26:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, davidinaustin@... writes: > I may, just may, have to get more disciplined about this WLS stuff. Damn . > > > > in Austin > Yes, Yes, Yes...I have been experiencing this... And facing the resolve to be more disciplined also. Sure you're not my twin? laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 In a message dated 2/6/04 6:26:25 AM Central Standard Time, davidinaustin@... writes: > I also suspect that taking Metamucil several times a day might help, > --------- , & amp;nbsp; & amp;nbsp; & amp;nbsp; & amp;nbsp; & amp;nbsp; & amp;nbsp; Are you thinking you need more fiber? & amp; nbsp; I use, and LOVE the product " Benefiber " made by Exlax. & amp;nbsp; It is a white powder that has absolutely NO taste and NO texture. & amp;nbsp; I mix it into my protein shakes and cannot tell it's there. & amp;nbsp; It can be mixed into any beverage or food. & amp;nbsp; One woman in my support group actually mixes it into her water bottle everyday ... she swears you can't tell it's in there (I'm not sure I believe that one, though!). Beth Houston, TX VBG - Dr. Srungaram 05/31/00 & amp;nbsp; - & amp;nbsp; 314 lbs. 11/01/02 - Abdominoplasty 11/29/02 - 160 lbs. 5'10 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 Dave, I go at least 4-5x most days. I would encourage you to skip the Metamucil - as an RN I tell patients to avoid it as it often turns to concrete in the bowel and causes added problems!! I would up the fiber if you are not getting enough; fiber is great as it helps with both constipation and diarrhea and normalizes the bowel. Another option is Citrucel - it is great in that it " coats " the gut and provides a protective coating while doing its job. Good Luck!! Amber/FLRN poop too often I've noticed lately that I poop more often and it's annoying. Sometimes it's just gas. But, I go to the bathroom, think I'm " done, " and then have to go back 10 minutes later. I know that no half and half in my coffee and absolutely no sugar would help. I also suspect that taking Metamucil several times a day might help, but I haven't tried these things. I'm in the first stage of poop grief which is sitting around bitching and moaning about it, and not actually trying to do anything. Anyone else notice this? I may, just may, have to get more disciplined about this WLS stuff. Damn . in Austin RNY April 1998 315/190s Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 Ok....just my 2 cents. My pooping or excessive pooping is a direct result of what I am eating. The more simple carbs I eat the more pooping I do. BJ in Va Amber Reid wrote: Dave, I go at least 4-5x most days. I would encourage you to skip the Metamucil - as an RN I tell patients to avoid it as it often turns to concrete in the bowel and causes added problems!! I would up the fiber if you are not getting enough; fiber is great as it helps with both constipation and diarrhea and normalizes the bowel. Another option is Citrucel - it is great in that it " coats " the gut and provides a protective coating while doing its job. Good Luck!! Amber/FLRN poop too often I've noticed lately that I poop more often and it's annoying. Sometimes it's just gas. But, I go to the bathroom, think I'm " done, " and then have to go back 10 minutes later. I know that no half and half in my coffee and absolutely no sugar would help. I also suspect that taking Metamucil several times a day might help, but I haven't tried these things. I'm in the first stage of poop grief which is sitting around bitching and moaning about it, and not actually trying to do anything. Anyone else notice this? I may, just may, have to get more disciplined about this WLS stuff. Damn . in Austin RNY April 1998 315/190s Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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