Question about fiber........................................

February 19, 2009

I have a question and hope I can word it just right

Having been diagnosed with Diverticulitis on Dec. 7 last year, one of

the things they (dr's) stress after an attack is lots of FIBER. They

say you need bulk to clean out the " pouches " in our colon. And one

thing they want you to eat is GRAINS, GRAINS AND MORE GRAINS!!!

Well, I've rarely ever been constipated and go at least once a day

and most of the time I go two and three times a day. It's not D,

just regular. Sooooooo, I guess my question is...........how do you

get that kind of fiber on this diet when there is no grains allowed?

I know that there's soluble and insoluble fiber and I'm sure I get

plenty of the one kind but was wondering if I get any of the other

kind? If I go that many times a day, do I still need more fiber???

I hope someone can help me understand this. Maybe I'm thick

headed!!!

Also, I noticed that Miralax is legal. A friend recommended Konsyl

the other day and I sent to the store for it (without going myself)

and when I read on the label it looks to be illegal. What's the

difference between Miralax, Konsyl, Metamucil, etc.????

I think that's all I needed to ask. I just don't want to have

another " attack " and it being because I didn't eat enough fiber. I

have been sticking to the diet FAITHFULLY since 1-13-09

and ...........I feel really good. Looking forward to hearing from

someone.

Blessings, Tonya

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