The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[lauradr]

I have had alot of trouble with diarrhea even before Medifast i called my dr and he said to take metamucil but it has 3 carbs and 10 Calories do you thinkit will hurt my weight loss or is there something else i could use

[falisamarie]

Laura I think that as long as you get the SF Metamucil you will be fine!

Lisa

[Pashta]

From the Medifast website FAQ:

Constipation?
You will probably have bowel movements less frequently than normal because of the decreased food intake. If you have hard stools or feel constipated, try to drink more fluids and/or increase exercise. Take a sugar-free fiber supplement such as Metamucil. We recommend orange-flavored, smooth textured Metamucil. Take 1-2 tsp. dissolved in water once a day. You may use stool softener pills or laxatives if necessary.

[lauradr]

Lisa, What is SF Metamucil I bought the pills

[Pashta]

SF = Sugar-Free, Lisa said the same thing to you as the official FAQ did.

[Arklahoma]

Lauradr ... I take the metamucil capsules and they have not affected my weight loss. I can't stomach the stuff you mix with water.

[mini me]

I thought metamucil was for constipation, not diarreah?

[SueInSLO]

Hi,
Running late for work but found this online:

As soluble fiber dissolves in water, it absorbs excess liquid in the colon. This adds bulk to the stool and keeps the GI muscles stretched gently around a full colon. Interestingly, this bulk-forming action appears to help relieve both constipation and diarrhea. Constipation is helped as the soluble fiber creates softer, larger stools that can more easily pass through the colon. Soluble fiber helps diarrhea by forming a thick gel that slows the explosive bowel movements which result in diarrhea.

Happy Tuesday everyone!
Sue

[FluffyNoMore]

I thought metamucil was for constipation, not diarreah?

Me too. Sooooo I'm lost.

[Pashta]

LOL you guys are right! It IS for constipation, I just read she was taking metamucil heh. I don't think that will help your diarrhea. Imodium-AD works WONDERS though if you really have a problem with it. Just one little pill stopped me up for 2 days.

Ok medifast's take on diarrhea:

Diarrhea?
During the first week or so on the program, some people experience diarrhea from the body's adjustment to the concentration of nutrients in the supplements. This will usually subside after a few days. Using too much sugar-free gum or mints can also cause diarrhea.

Of course, Laura is not in the first week, and her doctor recommended metamucil so who knows.

[MusicalMomma]

As SueInSlo wrote,

As soluble fiber dissolves in water, it absorbs excess liquid in the colon. This adds bulk to the stool and keeps the GI muscles stretched gently around a full colon. Interestingly, this bulk-forming action appears to help relieve both constipation and diarrhea. Constipation is helped as the soluble fiber creates softer, larger stools that can more easily pass through the colon. Soluble fiber helps diarrhea by forming a thick gel that slows the explosive bowel movements which result in diarrhea.

Fiber is used for both Constipation and Diarreah. Weird huh? Strange, but true

[Pashta]

Oops, missed that. Ok now I get it. Thanks Sue.

[SueInSLO]

You're welcome!!

I'm in the medical field (administrative) but also did transcribing for a GI doc for a few years.

I know all about diarrhea and constipation!!


Good Luck!
Sue