I’m hearing a lot about taking fiber laxatives before surgery and after surgery. What is your go to fiber laxatives and in what form do you take it?
Fiber laxatives
- Thread starter Jennifer Mc
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missyinacage
Bariatric Legend
- Start Weight
- 268 lbs
- Goal Weight
- 170 lbs
- Currently
- 159 lbs
- Progress
- 100%
I use the Metamucil 4 in 1 sugar free. It's kind of orange tang flavored, which eh. But it was the first one I tried and it works, so I'm just sticking with it.
How much did you take pre op and how much can you take post op?
JudyNY
Bariatric Legend
- Surgery
- Gastric Sleeve
- Date
- 6/25/2020
I didn't know about taking any pre-surgery but now my go to is Benefiber in my coffee (or it can go in any drink) and if I really need a little more help and take Colace.
It's probably best to see what your doctor recommends for you though.
It's probably best to see what your doctor recommends for you though.
KarenWV
Legendary Contributor
- Surgery
- gastric bypass
- Date
- July 12, 2021
- Start Weight
- 230 lbs
- Goal Weight
- 130 lbs
- Currently
- 230 lbs
- Progress
- 0%
Ditto. I mix 2 spoonfuls of Benefiber every evening with Gatorade Zero, and I have a twice daily prescription of Colace from my bariatric team for 3 months post surgery. Works like a charm for me. Btw this is not medical advice, just my own personal daily routine.
Elidh
Dedicated Contributor
- Surgery
- Gastric sleeve
- Date
- July 9, 2020
- Start Weight
- 200 lbs
- Goal Weight
- 139.0 lbs
- Currently
- 144.5 lbs
- Progress
- 91%
Benefiber alone just didn’t do it for me. I alternate days with Benefiber and Miralax. But you asked about fiber laxative, and Miralax isn’t a fiber laxative.
3boysmom
Contributor
- Surgery
- Sleeve
My husband loves Miralax, lol. I will probably use it too. One cap full a day. Dissolves completely in water, flavorless.
