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I received Heather's Acacia today. I was shocked to find that two capsules of citrucel only contain 2 grams of fiber.

This is a typical eating day for me.

Breakfast:
1 peppermint capsule
3 eggbeaters
1 sourdough muffin
1 cup of Chamomile tea

Two hours later:
1 bowl of oatmeal
1 cup of warm warer
Two citrucel capsules (more water)

Lunch:
1 peppermint capsule
1 bowl of rice and grilled or baked skinless chicken
1 cup of warm water
a small portion of almonds (not often)

Dinner:
1 Lean Cuisine Dinner consisting of carrots, rice, string beans and grilled chicken (the Lean Cuisines seem to agree with me and I love them)
1 cup of warm water or Chamomile tea

Bedtime:
1 peppermint capsule
Two citrucel capsules
1 piece of peeled fruit (for fiber)
1 cup of chamomile tea

My boss has been on vacaton since August 5th and will not be returning until August 26 (Ugh). Since he has been gone, I have had normal bms, not as much cramping and less gas. He is a trigger for me!

I was wondering if I could take the Acacia (starting at the dosage that is suggested) as well as my citrucel? I think my gas problem might be sooooooo much better if I consumed 15-35 grams of fiber per day.

I know that stress will return when my boss returns, he is one of those "oh just take some Mylanta; or you can make it to the bathroom if you try" kind of idiots. We really need you here at work, just come in! Not caring that I have been up all night with D or severe cramping and bloating begging God to please send some relief!

Anyway, I would like to know your thoughts on taking the Acacia and Citrucel with my daily diet that I eat every single day.

Thanks in Advance

Lene

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