My J Pouch surgery was April 8, 2015. Recently my surgeon suggested I take 2 tablespoons of psyllium in 8 oz. of water 2x per day, since I go to the bathroom so much. He didn't mention Imodium, which he suggested taking 15 minutes before meals right after my surgery. What are the best times to take it? Can I keep taking my Imodium 15 minutes before meals and before bedtime? I've been taking my husband's psyllium capsules(serving size is 5 capsules) until I go to the health food store to get the powder. Can anyone give me a psyllium/Imodium schedule that works for them? Thank you.
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I take a rounded tablespoon of Citrucel in a glass of cold water once a day in the a.m. It works for me. No Imodium for me. Trial and error, I think! Best wishes!
I take one labeled dose (measured per the label) of psyllium after breakfast and before dinner. It's served me well for 13 years. I recently switched from all Metamucil to half Metamucil/half Konsyl, to reduce the sugar involved (I don't like artificial sweeteners).
I used to take more Lomotil years ago, but now I just take one at bedtime unless I'll be away from a bathroom for several hours (e.g. on a boat). Lomotil slows the gut, like Imodium.
I was told the optimal time to take immodium is about 30 minutes before a meal but I just take one at night before bed and it works for me
I find that a half dose or one full teaspoon of metamucil works best. The full dose causes too many bathroom trips.
I am a bit over the average for metamucil (although I use pysillium husks as I hate the sweet taste of Metamucil). I take a very large teaspoon -more like a tablespoon- four time per day. At your stage I took Imodium at 3 pm and at bedtime as evening was more active but I don't often take any now. Hope all of this input helps...trial and error, error and trial.