My gastro says that I should start taking fiber because my labs show that I am borderline for developing symptoms. I have never had soft formed stools as my surgeon said I would when I had the surgery five years. I tried fiber once, but it caused me cramping when I tried to pass it. Can anyone give me suggestions for what worked that did not cause cramping so hopefully I won't have to try more than one? Thanks for all your help.
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There are a few options for fiber. I take psyllium powder twice daily - the capsules don’t mix properly for me. You can adjust the dose to whatever serves you best. Other choices include Benefiber and Citrucel. I suggest you do the experiments fearlessly - if a choice doesn’t serve you well you could have some very temporary discomfort. If you find something that works it can help you for many years.
I eat and enjoy 2 Metamucil wafers mid morning every day. They come in different flavors. They have helped me tremendously and they don’t taste bad. I don’t experience and gas or bloating.
Good luck to you!
I too had good success with the Metamucil wafers
I love my Metamucil fiber thins every morning. Best part of my day.