"Stomach Cleanse..."
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janejellyroll wrote: »While I do believe that changing the diet for the better with simply focusing on good fiber and water intake will work it out, there are some items that can help in the interim. I use a vitamin supplement that helps clear out build up from the intestines; it helped me a lot after having my hysterectomy. There are certain vitamins that can help with stool softening and such but for them to work, you still need to drink around 100oz of water a day and get ample fiber. I can give my personal top recommendation privately if you wish, just PM. NO, it is not ACV or any of the other woo that gets passed around on here.
The problem here is asking for a stomach cleanse. The stomach doesn't hold onto anything unless you have an illness. The build up is in the intestines and the only way to move it out is to let fiber-rich foods scrape it out. Oats are good for cholesterol but they are not actually a very high fiber food. If you want something that is super high fiber in one serving for breakfast, you're better off using a serving of Fiber One cereal, adding Benefiber to your milk, or using one of the almond milk varieties that has extra fiber added.
Personally, I have at least 1 20oz water beverage a day that has 6 tsp of Benefiber in it. This gets you a third of the way to your fiber goal for the day and 1/5 of the way to the water intake. For me, it's super important because I had a gastric bypass and my hysterectomy so bowel peristalsis can be difficult at times. As weird as it sounds, if you need assistance with pooping, WLS patients are going to have some of the best tips. I have several options at the ready... Just hesitant to provide them here for the possibility of getting trampled. ha!
What vitamins will clear build up from your intestines and why does this information need to be shared privately? If you're worried about people potentially being critical of your claims, sharing exactly what you're talking about would be the best bet because right now it just looks like you're trying to connect privately to sell something.
The reason why I said connect privately is because I cannot post links to Amazon in the forums and I was going to provide a direct link to the product I use. This response is exactly the kind of criticism I'm talking about, however.
It's not exactly a secret. Incorporating oxygenated magnesium into the diet works as a rather potent stool softener without having the same effects as magnesium citrate or other osmotic laxatives. One can essentially obtain the same effect through taking high dose magnesium oxide or magnesium citrate caplets. Using an oxygenated formula is more effective for a stool softener however, and has been incredibly effective for me.
Another reason why I try not to post this sort of thing publicly is because *gasp* I realize that these posts are mined by people with purging issues and I don't like providing OTC remedies that provide easy options for purging... This is exactly the kind of information I looked for at the height of my eating disorder.
Not everyone is out here trying to be a scam artist.
I apologize if that felt personal, it's just really common to see people respond to posts like these with requests to connect privately because they want to sell things. Thanks for clarifying what you were talking about.12 -
While I do believe that changing the diet for the better with simply focusing on good fiber and water intake will work it out, there are some items that can help in the interim. I use a vitamin supplement that helps clear out build up from the intestines; it helped me a lot after having my hysterectomy. There are certain vitamins that can help with stool softening and such but for them to work, you still need to drink around 100oz of water a day and get ample fiber. I can give my personal top recommendation privately if you wish, just PM. NO, it is not ACV or any of the other woo that gets passed around on here.
The problem here is asking for a stomach cleanse. The stomach doesn't hold onto anything unless you have an illness. The build up is in the intestines and the only way to move it out is to let fiber-rich foods scrape it out. Oats are good for cholesterol but they are not actually a very high fiber food. If you want something that is super high fiber in one serving for breakfast, you're better off using a serving of Fiber One cereal, adding Benefiber to your milk, or using one of the almond milk varieties that has extra fiber added.
Personally, I have at least 1 20oz water beverage a day that has 6 tsp of Benefiber in it. This gets you a third of the way to your fiber goal for the day and 1/5 of the way to the water intake. For me, it's super important because I had a gastric bypass and my hysterectomy so bowel peristalsis can be difficult at times. As weird as it sounds, if you need assistance with pooping, WLS patients are going to have some of the best tips. I have several options at the ready... Just hesitant to provide them here for the possibility of getting trampled. ha!
I'm in for the poo woo.7 -
Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »While I do believe that changing the diet for the better with simply focusing on good fiber and water intake will work it out, there are some items that can help in the interim. I use a vitamin supplement that helps clear out build up from the intestines; it helped me a lot after having my hysterectomy. There are certain vitamins that can help with stool softening and such but for them to work, you still need to drink around 100oz of water a day and get ample fiber. I can give my personal top recommendation privately if you wish, just PM. NO, it is not ACV or any of the other woo that gets passed around on here.
The problem here is asking for a stomach cleanse. The stomach doesn't hold onto anything unless you have an illness. The build up is in the intestines and the only way to move it out is to let fiber-rich foods scrape it out. Oats are good for cholesterol but they are not actually a very high fiber food. If you want something that is super high fiber in one serving for breakfast, you're better off using a serving of Fiber One cereal, adding Benefiber to your milk, or using one of the almond milk varieties that has extra fiber added.
Personally, I have at least 1 20oz water beverage a day that has 6 tsp of Benefiber in it. This gets you a third of the way to your fiber goal for the day and 1/5 of the way to the water intake. For me, it's super important because I had a gastric bypass and my hysterectomy so bowel peristalsis can be difficult at times. As weird as it sounds, if you need assistance with pooping, WLS patients are going to have some of the best tips. I have several options at the ready... Just hesitant to provide them here for the possibility of getting trampled. ha!
Fishy
How is giving recommendations about high fiber diets a fishy post?
You could have said to focus on higher fiber foods and up your water intake and left it at that.
Suggesting vitamins (which there are none)to help with stool softening and privately pm me, sounded like you have things you want to sell to the OP.
Magnesium is a mineral, BTW.14 -
While I do believe that changing the diet for the better with simply focusing on good fiber and water intake will work it out, there are some items that can help in the interim. I use a vitamin supplement that helps clear out build up from the intestines; it helped me a lot after having my hysterectomy. There are certain vitamins that can help with stool softening and such but for them to work, you still need to drink around 100oz of water a day and get ample fiber. I can give my personal top recommendation privately if you wish, just PM. NO, it is not ACV or any of the other woo that gets passed around on here.
The problem here is asking for a stomach cleanse. The stomach doesn't hold onto anything unless you have an illness. The build up is in the intestines and the only way to move it out is to let fiber-rich foods scrape it out. Oats are good for cholesterol but they are not actually a very high fiber food. If you want something that is super high fiber in one serving for breakfast, you're better off using a serving of Fiber One cereal, adding Benefiber to your milk, or using one of the almond milk varieties that has extra fiber added.
Personally, I have at least 1 20oz water beverage a day that has 6 tsp of Benefiber in it. This gets you a third of the way to your fiber goal for the day and 1/5 of the way to the water intake. For me, it's super important because I had a gastric bypass and my hysterectomy so bowel peristalsis can be difficult at times. As weird as it sounds, if you need assistance with pooping, WLS patients are going to have some of the best tips. I have several options at the ready... Just hesitant to provide them here for the possibility of getting trampled. ha!
by what mechanics do things build-up in your intestines that aren't naturally shuttled out sooner or later?
Fiber doesn't 'scrape out' anything. It concentrates water into the stool, bulking it up and allowing it to move out more easily since the fibers create a viscous, gel-like structure. Fibre supplements can help in this regard. There's no wall scraping going on.
Some fibres are also fermented by bacteria in the colon, which can help with overall intestine health. The benefits of adding fibre supplements for this effect are largely unproven. In this case it's better to rely on pre- and probiotics. (Prebiotics are fibre-rich foods which feed the bacteria; probiotics are foods rich in bacteria that can help populate your colon and provide beneficial fermentation effects).4 -
Forgive me my laymen's discussion of the experience. Like I said, this is why I tend to not bother publicly sharing my thoughts and experiences about/with this stuff; people are never nearly as forgiving to others as they expect others to be to them when it comes to casual discussion.
I am fully aware that magnesium is a mineral. I stated that I use a vitamin supplement because the product I'm using is categorized as such.
I am fully aware of the mechanism of fiber and how it works in the intestines. I refer to the "scraping out" because that's exactly how it feels when you get the right amount after having a cruddy diet, especially a diet that causes you to have viscous and sticky fecal matter.
I've been around on MFP for forever and a day and my advice is generally well-accepted. I'm not stupid nor am I under-educated about dietary topics or supplementation. Part of why I said feel free to contact me directly is because I *always* do, as it is much easier to get a conversation going and answers to your questions that way than to thumb through a bunch of forum comments. People are often far more comfortable discussing details when they aren't subjected to overt, mass criticism.22 -
Thanks guys for all of the feedback. It sounds like, from what most of you are saying, is that I should increase my fiber intake and drink A LOT more water. Aside from that, eating better, which includes more fruits & veggies will help regulate
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Ayesha0624 wrote: »Thanks guys for all of the feedback. It sounds like, from what most of you are saying, is that I should increase my fiber intake and drink A LOT more water. Aside from that, eating better, which includes more fruits & veggies will help regulate
Perfect!4 -
Ayesha0624 wrote: »Thanks guys for all of the feedback. It sounds like, from what most of you are saying, is that I should increase my fiber intake and drink A LOT more water. Aside from that, eating better, which includes more fruits & veggies will help regulate
Yes! Don’t forget the yoga! Lol
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There's always sugar-free gummy bears. Or Alli.7
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Go see a doctor. A GOOD one. I fell into the whole "eat more fiber" trap, until I finally found an educated doctor who tested me for SIBO, colonic inertia (IBS-C), and Gastroparesis. Fiber needs to be avoided at all costs with these conditions or constipation will worsen and transit time will slow even further. I suggest you get yourself tested. There are antibiotics/meds and dietary approaches for these conditions. Good luck!9
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Why was my post wooed? I know a lot of you think you are superior but I had the gastric bypass years ago and have to eat a lot of protein because of malabsorbption and because it stays with you longer. The doctor recommended taking fiber pills to all their patients. It is not rocket science or made up bs. I guess some of you are smarter than the obesity doctors.9
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Why was my post wooed? I know a lot of you think you are superior but I had the gastric bypass years ago and have to eat a lot of protein because of malabsorbption. The doctor recommended taking fiber pills to all their patients. It is not rocket science or made up bs.
- Some people don't know what woo means and use that button for all sorts of reasons.
- I can only guess, but laxative misuse is pretty widespread and since OP didn't say anything about being constipated it's possible some folks thought suggesting it was inappropriate.
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Why was my post wooed? I know a lot of you think you are superior but I had the gastric bypass years ago and have to eat a lot of protein because of malabsorbption. The doctor recommended taking fiber pills to all their patients. It is not rocket science or made up bs.
- Some people don't know what woo means and use that button for all sorts of reasons.
- I can only guess, but laxative misuse is pretty widespread and since OP didn't say anything about being constipated it's possible some folks thought suggesting it was inappropriate.
It could be. Despite all the vegetables, fruit, and foods people eat they can still have problems in that area. I don't misuse them. I wouldn't recommend that.0 -
Ayesha0624 wrote: »Thanks guys for all of the feedback. It sounds like, from what most of you are saying, is that I should increase my fiber intake and drink A LOT more water. Aside from that, eating better, which includes more fruits & veggies will help regulate
My suggestion, which you can take or leave, is to switch from cow's milk to something like almond milk. Also, try to eat less processed food, in favor of fresh food closer to it's original state. Wishing you the best for figuring out what works for you
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KrazyKrissyy wrote: »Go see a doctor. A GOOD one. I fell into the whole "eat more fiber" trap, until I finally found an educated doctor who tested me for SIBO, colonic inertia (IBS-C), and Gastroparesis. Fiber needs to be avoided at all costs with these conditions or constipation will worsen and transit time will slow even further. I suggest you get yourself tested. There are antibiotics/meds and dietary approaches for these conditions. Good luck!
I'm in a frustrating situation like this right now, sadly there are not many specialized gastroenterologists in town. I had a C-scope and I've been suffering with strange bowel issues for over a year (after having a perfect bowel since childhood) and my gastro just keeps telling me to eat more fiber. Maybe I'll need to track down a specialist out of town!1 -
Lemon Water.
Ginger, Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon. Drink as tea or at room temp41 -
KrazyKrissyy wrote: »Go see a doctor. A GOOD one. I fell into the whole "eat more fiber" trap, until I finally found an educated doctor who tested me for SIBO, colonic inertia (IBS-C), and Gastroparesis. Fiber needs to be avoided at all costs with these conditions or constipation will worsen and transit time will slow even further. I suggest you get yourself tested. There are antibiotics/meds and dietary approaches for these conditions. Good luck!
I'm in a frustrating situation like this right now, sadly there are not many specialized gastroenterologists in town. I had a C-scope and I've been suffering with strange bowel issues for over a year (after having a perfect bowel since childhood) and my gastro just keeps telling me to eat more fiber. Maybe I'll need to track down a specialist out of town!
You aren't lactose intolerant are you? I wasn't before but I kind of am now.1 -
KrazyKrissyy wrote: »Go see a doctor. A GOOD one. I fell into the whole "eat more fiber" trap, until I finally found an educated doctor who tested me for SIBO, colonic inertia (IBS-C), and Gastroparesis. Fiber needs to be avoided at all costs with these conditions or constipation will worsen and transit time will slow even further. I suggest you get yourself tested. There are antibiotics/meds and dietary approaches for these conditions. Good luck!
I'm in a frustrating situation like this right now, sadly there are not many specialized gastroenterologists in town. I had a C-scope and I've been suffering with strange bowel issues for over a year (after having a perfect bowel since childhood) and my gastro just keeps telling me to eat more fiber. Maybe I'll need to track down a specialist out of town!
You aren't lactose intolerant are you? I wasn't before but I kind of am now.
How long without dairy would it take to find out, do you think? I've gone a week or two without dairy intake without a difference, just not sure if I should try longer!0 -
KrazyKrissyy wrote: »Go see a doctor. A GOOD one. I fell into the whole "eat more fiber" trap, until I finally found an educated doctor who tested me for SIBO, colonic inertia (IBS-C), and Gastroparesis. Fiber needs to be avoided at all costs with these conditions or constipation will worsen and transit time will slow even further. I suggest you get yourself tested. There are antibiotics/meds and dietary approaches for these conditions. Good luck!
I'm in a frustrating situation like this right now, sadly there are not many specialized gastroenterologists in town. I had a C-scope and I've been suffering with strange bowel issues for over a year (after having a perfect bowel since childhood) and my gastro just keeps telling me to eat more fiber. Maybe I'll need to track down a specialist out of town!
You aren't lactose intolerant are you? I wasn't before but I kind of am now.
How long without dairy would it take to find out, do you think? I've gone a week or two without dairy intake without a difference, just not sure if I should try longer!
It wouldn't take that long to figure it out Usually you would see a difference within a few days of no dairy. 1
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