Fibre

do you eat vegetables?

 

Porridge is usually a bad idea. I assume you’re reducing carbs. And that alone can take some adjusting to as carbs hold water so without them you need more.

Chia seeds? Flaxseed? More water? Magnesium?

 

Are you actually constipated, or is it that you go less often?

 

Milled flaxseed (aka linseed) can make a porridge like substance. Just stir into warm milk (of your choice) adding bit of cinnamon or nutmeg and stir until it thickens.
Can also make overnight to eat cold by leaving them in yoghurt or coconut milk to thicken
I swear by daily seed intake to aid constipation. Start with 1 tablespoon build up to 3 then gently decrease again to what ever amount suits you

 

I use a osmotic laxative, which my oncology team recommended I get.

Here in Australia you can buy it over the counter or get it on a script from your GP which cost less $6.60 pbs price against $20.00 otc. It's called OsmoLax and has enough for thirty days supply, I mix it into a glass of cordial, but you can drink with it mixed in plain water

Another one is called Movicol which has a lemon / lime flavour, which is available on script or otc.

Both take several day to work properly as they are not a savage purgative.

 

If you cannot get anything like the two I mentioned, there is always Metamucil which comes in a variety of types.

I was told not to use it though as it could cause me some problems by the team.

 

I use physillium husk, chia, flax , lots of veggies. I also eat kimchi, fermented veggies, yogurt, cottage cheese with cultures and a PB8 probiotic. Got my little gut garden lol. Luckily I don’t emit too much methane

 

Don’t forget to drink plenty of water. A big help with constipation.