Do you think you need to get onto the Benefibre? So much better than metamucil. If you want to encourage things along, try Benefibre. Chemist or Supermarket sell it.

I know I was worried about it hurting - I had a nice little roid from during the pregnancy - so I got myself onto the benefibre. Helped things massively.

My system seems to shut up for a few days post natal too.