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[gillian]

How is everyone? Sorry I don't see you much...

My Mom started Medifast 13 days ago, and after a week, she got diarrhea. Any advice? She drinks all the water, and is taking fiber too. Any sugestions?

Its fun to have a place where we can talk about poop.


G.

[Mike]

I know that some folks have problems with the switch over early on. I also know people who was using the diabetic shakesthat have similar difficulties due to the artificial sweetners.

Good luck to your mom in finding the cause.

[gillian]

Mike, you guys look great by the way.

HEY UNCA!!! COULD YOU GET OUR FEARLESS LEADER TO CHIME IN HERE FOR ME???? ROBIN!? WE NEED YOU!! JO? MARTIN? UNCA? BEACHBABY/DARKANDSRTORMY? JENN??? BECKY?

[DogMa]

Patience, grasshopper. Sorry your mom's having trouble, but I'm glad she's started the program. Here's what the main Medifast site says:

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.

So I'd say if she's having gum or mints, stop or cut back. She might want to cut back on the fiber, too, for a while. Otherwise, I'd just give it a few days to see if it resolves itself.

[gillian]

Thank You Robin. You are the best. You know, I have two pounds to go until I lose 70. Amazing huh?

[DogMa]

You're doing great, Gillian. I'm really proud of you!!

[DogMa]

Hey, Gillian, how's your mom doing? She feeling any better yet?