I have taken everything...I am also Queen of constipation. I even popped the gel caps (colace and peri-colace) and took the liquid to absorb it. They tasted disgusting and didn't work. I took Citrucel and Benefiber and Metamucil because Dr C recommended it. I also took MOM, but would die at work and couldn't handle the cramping and weakness..it cleans me out. My New GI doc gave me a prescribed powder that he says is a miracle. I took it to the pharmacy and they had to order it for me. I get it tomorrow. he says I can take it daily for long term and it won't hurt and I will become normal without crapping out rabbit pellets...sorry TMI.
If this new RX works for me, I will let you all know...maybe it will be the saviour to wls patients.
Greasy food sometimes helps, but makes me dump..so I have to choose. Sunflower seeds and popcorn used to help, but not anymore.
When I stopped taking the fiber supplements, it actually helped...dunno why. I noticed if I eat a bit of preservatives like McDonalds Cheeseburgers, it helps move things along. I don't recommend making a habit of it, but it helps me. And coffee sometimes helps...if it is strong...at least that is what I have to do.
I was thinking of trying good old prunes..my Mom used to give them to us...but fruit makes me dump, too.
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Blueyz 
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery 4 years out
239/ 103/125 below Goal fluctuating between 108-115
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah
Official Scale Whore # 27 (Recovered..I threw mine out!!)
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