As it turns out I was having stricture symptoms. But it turned out I had a lot of Metamucil build up inside. I was take 1 tablespoon with less then 8oz of water twice a day. Morning and night. My new regime to try is 1 teaspoon in the morning and an immodium at night. Can't believe I brought this on myself. Little bummed. But on the plus sidey stricture has stayed open for the most part. She still dilated a little bit.
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I guess it is true that you can have too much of a good thing. Good luck with the Metamucil. I really wanted to love it, but it never became my friend. 
Jan 
How come that metamucil doesn't exit from the intestines? I wouldn't believe it!
Did the endoscopist give you an explanation?
i dont have an explanation as to why it did not exit from the intestines. i dont want to believe it but kind of my only choice. i believe she also said i wasnt taking enough water with it. pretty sure i was taking a tablespoon with around 4oz of water. but im pretty sure i upped my dosage because before when i was doing it per the directions i wasnt getting anywhere.
As the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding." Even if it seems improbable, if the doctor finds this stuff is not moving through, then that is the reality. Each of us responds to what we take in as individuals.
The trick is in finding what works for you and that perfect balance of thick enough to prevent butt burn, but not so thick as to get clogged up. It is a trick because there is no "rule book" that works universally.
Jan
I've been saying for a while now that I think taking psyllium with a small amount of water is a bad idea. IMO it should be taken with plenty of water, and in my experience it works great that way.
This is so weird. I was scrolling through looking at posts and I must have posted thiswhile still having anesthesia messing with me as I don't remember doing this. I made a new post for issues that are still continuing.