You are so welcome! Yes, you do get back to normal even right after using it and being able to have normal bowel movements again. However, everyone is different. But this is natural and won't hurt you. Just be sure and drink a lot of water afterwards so you don't get dehydrated. Water helps with constipation too. Some other foods that help me are nuts, (any kind), and all kinds of fruit especially raisins and oatmeal. This baking soda recipe came from my grandmother and my great grandmother during the depression of the 1930's when things were scarce so you had home remedies. Like I stated, I've used it all my life thanks to my Mom giving it to me when I was little. I hope it helps!
PML