Jeff P. posted:

I take two wafers in the morning. I haven't experimented by adding two at night. My Imodium ranges from 4-8 a day depending on whether I remember to take it. TE wafers seem to do more for thickening. The Imodium seems to help decrease bathroom trips.

I suppose I should experiment and try another two wafers at night.

Have you tried the wafers before bed and would you recommend taking Imodium 30 minutes before eating the wafers ?

Sonny, this thread is from 2012. In any case, I suggest using soluble fiber (whether wafers or powder) around mealtime. I use the powder after breakfast and before dinner. The wafers also worked for me, but were more calorie-dense than I wanted.

Scott F posted:

Sonny, this thread is from 2012. In any case, I suggest using soluble fiber (whether wafers or powder) around mealtime. I use the powder after breakfast and before dinner. The wafers also worked for me, but were more calorie-dense than I wanted.

I lost 45 pounds and I can't gain any weight 5 weeks post op so calories really don't bother me right now... Anyway would you recommend 1 Imodium before bed and 30 minutes later eat a wafer bars ? I appreciate your reply back 

I'm not recommending fiber at bedtime, though I guess it might work for some. I sleep through the night just about every night, but if I start consuming food/bulk like that at bedtime I'll probably have to wake up to deal with it. Imodium (or Lomotil, in my case) works great for me at bedtime - that's the only time I commonly take it.

any of these are good?

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=n...rds=metamucil+wafers

Also, which stores have them in the US ?

I found the cinnamon spice more palatable than the apple crisp flavor. These aren't gourmet cookies - my wife took to calling them "nasty biscuits." You can get them all over the place in the US - drug stores like CVS for sure, but I'd also expect to find them at places like Target and Wal-Mart. They might be less expensive on Amazon, though.

thanks

The last thing I tried from Metamucil was these http://www.walmart.com/ip/Meta...-oz-6-count/39077975 The taste was nothing to get excited about.   And I didn't notice any change for the better unlike when I use the annoying gritty powder.  I'd give the wafers a shot if I come across them.   I dislike how all Metamucil products are overpriced though. 

I just bought the Metabars at Walmart the apple crisp flavor their pretty good... They were like $7.50 a box 

scott you said wafers high calorie..not great for me..what about psyllium husk instead?

Psyllium husk is what the wafers contain. The only purpose of the wafers (or the sweetened powder) is to make the psyllium husk more palatable. Original Konsyl (or bulk psyllium husk) are low calorie (unsweetened/unflavored) alternatives. Not everyone will put up with what someone here called "my daily dose of sawdust."

I mix Konsyl with sweetened Metamucil 50:50. Shaking instead of stirring improves things considerably, by wetting every bit of the powder. That's my personal compromise.

scott can you not put it in applesauce ,juice(i do not drink juice however) or yoghurt or would that be yucky?

Rebecca, the best way to find out if it's yucky to you is to try it. The cost is low, the risk is nonexistent, and the information is actually reliable if you collect it yourself. Folks here can give you great ideas you might not have thought of, but some of the "don't do this" warnings here are really too individual to broadcast as general advice.

good thinking scott going to try it myself in things i heard..!!!!!! would love it to work and will report what i think in case anyone interested ..i am not interested in the wafers if too calorie dense as you mentioned..

thanks

rebe

scott tried P.h this morning..note other last email but alas i still have questions i want to throw out even though your advise to just  go for it is good..i like getting other suggestions to try even if we are indeed all different..

I used wafers for years-ate1 right before each meal (plus 2 Imodium). After several years I got burned out on the taste right around the time they came out with the Metamucil (or generic) fiber capsules. Now I take 7-8 of those prior to each meal instead.

i got physillium husk taking 1 teaspoon twice a day and it seems to be really good for bulking up so far just 5 days now..like it is not calorie dense or have any other ingredient..

I actually like the taste of these.  I started taking one as my breakfast at around 7AM.  Since doing this, from 7 until I leave work at 4:30PM, I only have to use the restroom once, at around 1:30PM, which is no different than a normal person.  Granted, I guess you could say I'm not eating a real breakfast, but it's made a major difference in my overall quality of life in eliminating the extra trips to the bathroom during the work day.

WOW! Great info..  has anyone's system changed over the years. Where one thing worked for a long time...then boom it didn't. Also does everyone take imodium before bed to decrease night leakage?

hi again bit of update.. i now take tablespoon two or three times a day instead of teaspoon..once use to it i find this to be better still..

and to answer your question about things changing as to working overtime the answer is absolutely..the one thing i think is consistent with pouch is its inconsistency..

just a thought but maybe the physillium husk used regularly say three times might help with leaking?it firms things up worth seeing if it is so..

I used the crackers for years, then switched to metamucil powder due to less calories. It worked well for a couple years. Now it is not holding me to much liquid I think. I switched to Konsyl it is not working either and I'm up 3-4 times a night. I think I need to find the right ratio less liquid and imodium at night. Never needed imodium for years hmmm??? Going to try the crackers again ....wish they did not have the sugar.

i am talking about taking physillium husk itself.. not metamucil..you can buy it in health food stores..you can mix it in applesauce,i put on my yoghurt,or take it straight with mix water..it can be used in anything..

Konsyl (at least the original formula) is just plain psyllium husk, just like the stuff in health food stores. I have no idea which is less expensive.

I always take Lomotil before bed (it works a bit better for me than Imodium, but they are very similar). I generally sleep through the night, but it's much more reliable with Lomotil on board.

Okeeeee I will try... nothing ventured nothing gain!

ok let us know if it helps..start off with 2 teaspoons a day morning evening  then up it to tablespoons..2 or three a day..