Fiber laxatives

[Jennifer Mc]

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?

 

[missyinacage]

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.

 

[Jennifer Mc]

How much did you take pre op and how much can you take post op?

 

[JudyNY]

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.

 

[KarenWV]

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.

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]

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]

My husband loves Miralax, lol. I will probably use it too. One cap full a day. Dissolves completely in water, flavorless.