Metamucil and weight loss (gain??)

[mKiki2]

I've been instructed by my doctor to take metamucil to help me with constapation problems BUT since I've been taking it I've only noticed weight gain and no change in bowel movements. I have seen some people on here say that they've lost weight due to metamucil. IS this true? Is the weight I am gaining due to water weight? How did anyone lose weight taking metamucil?? I would liek to know since I stuggle with my weight and I would be relieved to knwo if eventually taking metamucil would help me lose weight, but for now I am concerned. I gained 3lbs in 3 days!!!

[ai77]

i started taking  Metamucil every day before breakfast, after breakfast, before lunch and after lunch and before dinner and after dinner. i know its a lot but i lost 15 lb in a month 1/2 . it works if you stick to it and drink water so am happy. I'll post more as i loose  it

[newtonizer]

OK since I last posted in Nov. I continued to take Metamucil. I just couldn't believe it was the cause of all the weight gain.  Well I am still gaining weight at a rate of an average of 3 lbs a week.  No change in diet, eating very little and even going to the gym. I have serious bowel trouble (IBS) and get dizzy spells if I get constipated so I absolutely MUST take a serious laxative. I have tried everything...high fibre diets...herbal products, etc., etc., nothing works like Metamucil BUT I am gaining so much weight. I am now12 lbs. heavier than in Nov. None of my clothes fit me anymore. I am a whole size bigger.  No one can explain what my problem is. I have had every test possible the only change has been in taking Metamucil. I absolutely MUST find something else to take. I think it has slowed down my metabolism. Does anyone have any suggestions????  

[mizzizt2u]

about weight loss

[redemption87grl]

I had that problem also!  I discovered that fiber removes estrogen from your body.  So if you end up removing too much estrogen, then you will have weight gain due to hormonal imbalance.  Maybe only use the fiber therapy only when you need it?  

[grateful2011]

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[Puffwhale]

I took metamucil (a store b r brand for 2 1/2 weeks once or twice a day in an attempt to lower my cholesterol and lose weight.  I gained three pounds and kept expanding.  When I went to a dr for routine my bp had skyrocked.  I stopped the supplement and my bp is gradually going down and I am also gradually ridding my body of excess water.  What a nighmare!