I agree w/ Zuleikaa....psyllium is very helpful. As to drinking water, I have found the only thing that helps me w/ is peeing! Never has seemed to make a different in bowel function, although that's the first thing I hear from others....maybe it's just me, though. YMMV

Lotsa salads should help things along, too.....and more pleasantly than psyllium! And there's a new product out called "Benefiber" that is clump-free, clear, can be added to any liquid, even hot coffee or tea, and apparently contains no sugars, only 4 carbs, 3 of which are fiber. If you want to try it, look on the shelf next to Metamucil and the other fiber laxatives.

And you might want to try getting some flaxseed in at RM....ground and sprinkled over salads or cereals it is quite tasty and of course, packed w/ fiber. Or make some muffins or bread w/ flaxseeds.....yum!!

Take care....