I just wanted to share with you that my dr. told me after my LIS surgery that I needed to keep my bowels soft and was he right!! I was in pain whenever they were not soft. I tried Ducalax (sp?), Metamucil, mineral oil, and probably some other things. I was even taking Metamucil twice daily. Nothing was consistently softening the stools, only helping in the frequency of them. My sister-in-law told me to try vinegar mixed with molasses so I have been taking it mixed with water to help in the taste once/day for a week and they have CONSISTENTLY been soft! I am so glad I had tried that since I have now felt like I have completely healed from the surgeries I had done. I use about a Tablespoon of each, maybe a tad more of the molasses and mix it with about 1/2 c. of water. It isn't the most pleasant taste but it sure helps!!!
Sarah J