Greetings again,

I have a recommendation that really works. Grab "stool softener" from the drugstore, any brand will do. you DON'T want a laxative as you can become dependent.

Take 2 softcaps directly after each meal for a max of 6 a day intiially, and you can probably drop down to 3-4 a day or none in a bit. It's on and off.

Also, even more importantly: DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER
If you don't, nothing will work and you will be in a world of hurt. Drink water between every few bites of your meals. Drink water when you want to drink pop or coffee. DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER DRINK WATER .

For snacking, I eat triscuit. Fiber, obviously. Lots of 'em.
The combination of stool softener after meals, lots of water, and triscuit can overcome ANY hydro backup I guarantee. The most difficult part is remembering to drink your water...... I put a rubber band on my finger for that, and actually use the rubber band for another relaxation exercise I do related to my illness, but that's beside the point. I have to stress one more time to not use a stimulant based laxative often, i haven't experienced personally, but heard dependence is HELL. The stool softener however, is not addictive. It doesn't work on the peristalsis in the bowel, it just literally operates on the material.

Stool softener, water, and triscuit... lots of the last 2, every day! G'luck
J