“Chocolate Shake”
1 frozen banana
1 cup of ice
1 cup of chocolate almond milk
1 teaspoonful of Konsyl
*blend until no chunks 🙂
“Almost Like a Pina Colada”
7-8 Frozen Strawberries
1 cup of coconut almond milk
1 teaspoonful of Konsyl
*blend until no chunks 🙂
“Vanilla”
1 cup of ice
1 cup of vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoonful of Konsyl
*blend until no chunks 🙂
Thanks for Reading,
Lauren
In an effort to remain supportive and informative to those needing and requesting some of my fiber secrets, I’m dedicating a space on my blog to Konsyl. What is Konsyl? It is a fiber supplement that was recommended to me by my rectal surgeon. I take it every day and it allows my bowels to work in harmony with my Interstim implant. I have found this supplement provides me an easy way to incorporate additional fiber into my diet without ingesting large amounts of food. Through daily exploration, I have found some pretty tasty ways to make Konsyl a part of my daily routine. If you, like me, need to up your fiber intake, I invite you to try Konsyl as a way to get what you need.
My favorite Konsyl recipe:
8 ounces Vanilla Almond Milk
5 Frozen Strawberries
1 Teaspoonful Konsyl (Original Formula)
Place Vanilla Almond Milk and Strawberries in Blender. Mix until smooth. Add Konsyl. Mix until incorporated. Drink Immediately. (It is important to drink any Konsyl beverage immediately due to the nature of the psyllium fiber-read warnings and instructions on supplement directions)
I hope to add more Konsyl recipes here in the near future. For now, I encourage you to start adding fiber to your diet, regardless if you “need” to or not. For more fiber recipes, check out this Bran Buds post or this Bran Buds post.
Thanks for reading,
Lauren
As I mentioned in my earlier post, 40 grams, eating fiber is truly essential to my success with continence. The way I look at it is that the Interstim Implant is more than helpful in getting the right nerves stimulated, and the fiber helps with the consistency and regularity of the stool. Doing both in conjunction with each other is necessary for complete success with fecal continence.
-Adding Fiber in Your Day-
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No, in no way do I get paid to endorse the Bran Buds product. Would I enjoy that? Sure! Sign me up! Regardless, Bran Buds have helped me have a better day, and they may help you too. Give them a try 🙂
Thanks for reading,
Lauren
*I’m adding a new category to my blog. It’s “How To:” Adding my personal insights into processes inherent in dealing with physical and emotional birth trauma may prove beneficial to my readers.
Since I have been diagnosed with fecal incontinence, I have become quite proficient in many areas related to the incontinence, from the practicalities of buying the right protective undergarments to the preparing for the invasive and uncomfortable testing that is often a necessity to check rectal function.
One thing I have become a “pro” at is giving myself an enema. Â Something, quite frankly, I didn’t expect to do as much as I needed to do before I turned 30 years old.
Understandably, before undergoing medical tests and physical check-ups of your rectum, your rectal surgeon may request that you cleanse your colon in order to get an accurate read on your rectal function.  The following is a how to list I created that I wish I had been able to peruse prior to giving myself my first enema, because, let’s face it, the scant directions on those enema bottles provide only the barest of directives.
-Giving Yourself an Enema-
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It’s not pleasant, but almost always necessary, to give yourself an enema prior to any rectal exam or test. You’ll be advised of this request when setting up your appointment. Sometimes, two enemas are suggested. Here’s how to get through it—it’s a process that has worked for me:
Thanks for reading,
Lauren
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