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After colon resection surgery how long did you have periodic diarrhea?
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I’m 15 years out from surgery and if I don’t take Benefiber first thing in the morning, I’ll have bathroom issues all day long. Not good.
My cancer surgeon said I will need 3 tsp Benefiber mixed with my morning drink for the rest of my life. Sometimes I’ll take another 3 tsp in the afternoon. I mix it with my morning coffee…there’s no taste to it. Mix with anything but soda.
It’s worth a try. Easy to take daily and it works for me! My surgeon was spot on with his advice!
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I have been using Metamucil fiber for the same purpose. 2 tablespoons mixed with orange juice in morning and evening. It has a benefit though I am not sure how much.
Thank you for letting me know about fiber! I have been taking Benefiber for almost a week. Two teaspoons mixed with sugar free cranberry juice twice a day. Bowl movements are easier and no diarrhea afterwords. Did take Imodium two capsules after second movement one time. No diarrhea. Feeling better. Lost 30 lbs since surgery three months ago. Had my first blood test for CEA a few days ago. No results yet.
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I’m not sure if I need more fiber. I don’t have a movement every day. On the second or third day I’ll have a solid movement. If I have a second one that day it’s followed within an hour with diarrhea until I’m empty. I think it’s time to see my surgeon. Thanks for your reply.