I’m really rooting for you. The packets are wonderful of the Konsyl , I use original formula. The pills are great to have on hand when you’re at a restaurant. In the end though, I take it 3 to 4 times a day so I get the round cylinder I believe it’s 12 ounces for Home And can just dip my teaspoon in, according to how much I think I need for that particular meal. I’m also now experimenting with a half teaspoon before meal and a half teaspoon after meal. It’s all trial and error. Some meals you may have pasta or rice or foods that are slower to process and absorb liquids so maybe that meal you might not take as much. If you’re eating a meal with a lot of fats and oils which are bad anyway or drank a soft drink with citric acid and you know your in trouble You might want to take more to buffer resulting burn. If you have a Whole Foods store, or are an Amazon Prime member You could try the 365 Psyllium Fiber Whole husk flakes. I use it when I don’t want to spend quite as much with good success as well. Konsyl original formula my favorite though. Then today, I bought the 365 brand of psyllium husk fiber tablets to have on hand if I’m out and about and perhaps forgot to take any before leaving home or similar situation. I keep a to go cup in my car and can easily usually find a Place to grab a cup of water to take them. let me know how it goes. I was a member years ago and out of the blue decided well maybe I could help somebody, so I got back on here. Thanks for your compliment. Have a great evening.