What is going on?

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Registered: 12-11-2003
What is going on?
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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 10:30am
I just started the SBC this past Monday. I haven't gotten on the scale yet (because I do it just once per week) but actually feel so bloated and disgusting & it's not due to the time of the month. I have been drinking a ton of water & always am running to the bathroom but still haven't had to go to the bathroom...in the other way since SUNDAY!!! I even had Metamucil last night before dinner & have been eating exactly the way I should be according to the book. Any thoughts? I am sitting at my desk & hiding my belly because I feel like I could just burst at any moment.

147/135/125

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Registered: 01-08-2004
In reply to: iohboy
Wed, 01-14-2004 - 10:35am
maybe you're bloated due to gas (from veggies)
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Registered: 03-21-2003
In reply to: iohboy
Wed, 01-14-2004 - 1:08pm

I was thinking that you were bloated due to gas too from the veggies.

MelMel
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Registered: 09-10-2003
In reply to: iohboy
Wed, 01-14-2004 - 1:15pm
I agree with Mel, you should step up the Metamucil. I was miserable in phase I with bloating and constipation. I think it's from the lack of fiber, which seems crazy when you think about all of the veggies you eat. But it doesn't match the fiber in whole grain cereals and breads.

I found that eating beans helped me a lot in phase I. Towards the end, I was eating them twice a day. You might want to try taking Gas-X for the bloating, too. It works great, but take it when you are alone because it works great and quickly breaks up the gas, which only has one way out. :-)

Hope you're feeling better soon!

Hugs,

Jill K.

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Registered: 01-08-2004
In reply to: iohboy
Wed, 01-14-2004 - 1:45pm
artichokes have a good amount of fiber in them!
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Registered: 10-21-2003
In reply to: iohboy
Thu, 01-15-2004 - 10:48am
When I first started, I had the same problem. I had been taking Metamucil also, but that seemed to make things worse. I even went as far as seeing my doctor, because it had been almost 2 weeks with no BM!! I was hurting!! He told me to get Magnesium Citrate to get things going. It worked very well. It's in a green bottle, and I got it at Wal-Mart for about $1, back by the pharmacy with all the laxitives, Metamucil, etc. Just something to consider, you might check with your doctor first.

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Registered: 07-16-2003
In reply to: iohboy
Thu, 01-15-2004 - 11:41am
Wow! Two weeks? As a nurse i can tell you that is REALLY bad! lol. If your not having a BM at least every 3 days you should do something. Milk of Magnesia generally works well. Thats what the doctors prescribe for our patients anyway. Maybe for those of you who are using metamucil and still not getting results it might be a good idea to get a bottle and take it any time you havent had a bm in 3 days or more.

I'll bet you didnt see much weight loss THOSE two weeks! lol ;D

Truly,

Amy

Phase1/Day5

250/240/150

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Registered: 10-21-2003
In reply to: iohboy
Thu, 01-15-2004 - 12:58pm
No, I definately didn't lose any weight during that time! I GAINED about 6 lbs!!! Since I started out wanting to lose only 10, that was a MAJOR disappointment! So, on top of feeling lousy, I was upset too! After everything started "moving" again, though, things have been great!

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