The doctor will use your history of bowel habits and lifestyle as a guide for setting new bowel movement patterns.DIETThe following dietary changes can help promote regular, soft, bulky stools:Add high- fiber foods to your diet, including whole-wheat grains, fresh vegetables, and beans.Use products containing psyllium, such as Metamucil, to add bulk to the stools.Try to drink 2 - 3 liters of fluid