1. I've been taking Metamucil for two years now and it has made SUCH a difference. My sister suggested it as did my doctor. I consider it one of the three essential things responsible for my improved quality of life the past 10 years and have threatened bodily harm to anyone with the temerity to get between me and it!! (The other two are antidepressants and Al Anon, a twelve step program for friends and families of alcoholics -- my dad had a drinking problem.)
2. Oatmeal has always been fine for me, no problem there.
3. You're right about the granola bars -- I'll go easy on them for awhile.
Thanks for your help, and I LOVE your screen name.