Fiber supplements will add bulk to the stool. For some people this could increase frequency. Is it changing the consistency of your stool? That’s the direct effect it has, at least at adequate doses.

Yes and no on the consistency. For the most part I have great looking stool. Right now Iam  going 4x as many times as I use to before the fiber. 

So are you now going too often? What would happen if you started to hold back?

Yes now I go 9-10 times a day instead of the 4 that I was. I cant hold back because it causes major pain.

FIber supplements can sometimes cause gas, and that can also increase frequency and/or discomfort. Do you have more gas than before?

Yes I do!!

It sounds like you might do better with a different fiber supplement. The usual choices are psyllium (of one brand or another), Benefiber, and Citrucel. Which one are you using?

Yeah fiber supps do increase bms and gas too. I usually take it with breakfast and dinner and get a mixed response. I started from 2-2 tsp daily and now down to 1/2-1/2 a day. Although I've noticed if I don't take any I can hold longer. 

If you're eating a healthy diet why do you think you need to add fiber supplement?

Soluble fiber supplements aren’t taken to enhance nutrition. For J-pouchers they are taken to bulk up the stool, creating a more solid consistency. Some (but not all) find this more comfortable when on the toilet and while delaying a visit to the toilet.

Its important to take fibre about 30 mins before eating.   In fact i usually take it and hour or more before eating.

As scott says there are different types of fibre.  If you have only just started taking your fibre, try and stick with it a bit.  Can take a week or 2 of the body to adjust and produce less gas.  If that doesnt work try a different type.

I use pure psylium husk (5mg) in the morning and inulin (5mg) in the evening.  To start with the Inulin gave  me crazy gas.. seems to be better now though

I take the fiber right before eating. It seems to work fine for me used that way.

Interesting... Does literally nothing for me unless I give it at least a 20 to 30 minute headstart... I don't even have to take fibre with food, as long as I take it twice a day and before I eat it still works.  Taking it after I eat obviously doesn't help at all.. That's quite useful if going out for a meal though

Arodecker, if fibre isn't working for you my to tip is to stick with it a bit and try taking it early.. you have nothing to lose, then again if you are already happy with your frequency why bother? Lol

Bobish!! Thank you for your advice!! Thank you everyone for your advice I really appreicate it!! I am still trying to figure it out but I'm glad I have a community to ask questions like this. Thank you again!