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Adeline2
Sun, Feb-23-03, 13:15
:wave: Hi, I am new and have a question. I have been on Atkins before and was very sucessful. I have since had major bowel surgery and now have only 1/3 of a colon and ,of course, a colostomy. I am concerned about the fiber problem with Atkins diet. I must maintain a soft stool. Any sugggestions?
Rosebud
Sun, Feb-23-03, 17:09
Hi Adeline, welcome! :wave:

Dr Atkins suggests psyllium or linseeds for fibre.

I take psyllium husks every day. The psyllium is a soluble fibre that actually softens the stool. You can get it in capsule form, or just as the husks. I pop a tablespoon of the husks into a full glass of water and drink them down.
Hint: they are much easier to take if you flavour the water somehow. A squeeze of lemon juice helps.

HTH

:rose:Rosebud:rose:
RBalhan
Fri, Feb-28-03, 15:29
:wave: Hi Adeline:

Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Birthday!! :bday: You are exactly 3 days older than I since I will turn 65 on March 3rd.

Rose :rose: