Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 In a message dated 10/30/2001 11:23:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, jhensel@... writes: > .its gotten much better since the Flagyl and the acidophylis! I got my Flagyl and its a MIRCLE!!! LOL I have no gas (or very very little) and life is good again!!! ~*~ AJ ~*~ Age 37 5'8'' Post op 7/24/01 Open DS self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain 07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1 08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs! 09/24/01 BMI 55.8 367.1 -48.0 lbs! -37.75 inches 10/08/01 BMI 54.3 357.1 -58.0 lbs! -50.0 inches 10/24/01 BMI 52.6 346.0 -69.1 lbs! 10/29/01 BMI 52.0 341.5 -73.6 lbs! -58 inches My profile: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=E982002956 My website: www.wls4aj.homestead.com www.wlsbellingham.homestead.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 Kathy, you wrote: > I have what may be a dumb question. No such thing. I think it's an individual sensibility. I live alone, I work alone, I certainly wouldn't let stinky poop (is there any other kind besides my ex-husband's? lol!!!) stop me from having this surgery. But I would take steps to remedy something that I would interpret as my body telling me that something's not quite in balance. From the way it sounds, post DS poop can be light-years stinkier than regular poop. That means something. It might mean that the natural bacteria in my intestines are out of balance. I would take steps to try and remedy that ie. acidophilus. If it didn't work, I wouldn't be at my Dr's door demanding a revision! Another consideration is that some of the pre-ops are singles who are looking for Mr. or Ms. Right. Some of them think about this kind of stuff. A lot. Many people in the process of looking for a mate want to smell good. (That's my theory and I'm sticking to it.) I don't judge them for that and if it's important enough to them to give up a life-saving surgery, hey, that't their decision. Actually, if they have an RNY, it's not an issue, right? Some people who have been married for a while don't worry about the impressions they might make on each other, they've chosen each other for better or worse, as you and your husband obviously have. Lucky you! (And I mean that very sincerely!) There's also that whole prim and proper fear of body odors that many of us were raised with. Body odor and the eradication of it is a multi-billion dollar industry. You support it with your spray so the malodorous fragrances of your digestive flowerings must bother you to some extent, yes? I figure to each his/her own, if some people consider it a big deal, it is a big deal to them. If others don't care, that's cool. Jean. > > Why does it matter whether my poop is hard or loose and how bad it smells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 Some people who have been married for a while don't worry about the impressions they might make on each other, they've chosen each other for better or worse, as you and your husband obviously have>>>>> Only problem here Jean is Mike has lost his sense of smell due to an accident years ago so Im the only one who has to deal with the smells!! He has no idea what it smells like but remembers the smell of rotten eggs or sulfer so can " Imagine " what it smells like LOL At least he tries to remember to flush as he goes and begin spraying right away......its gotten much better since the Flagyl and the acidophylis! Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 > > > > > I got my Flagyl and its a MIRCLE!!! LOL I have no gas (or very very little) > and life is good again!!! > There ya go, Amy!!!!!!!!!! Told ya! <grin> Hugs, Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 Amy, Yes, start eating yogurt every day and taking some extra acidophylis to build back up those good guys! Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 In a message dated 10/31/01 7:54:03 AM Central Standard Time, melaniemag@... writes: > I'm with you, Kathy. I don't " get " why some folks are so freaked out > about how their poop looks. Don't look at it! LOL. As long as there's no > urgency or discomfort involved, what's the worry? Ya know? > > > > I must chime in that I agree. The word " diarrhea " to me has to do with frequency AND urgency. I don't care what it looks or smells like either. Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH BPD/DS 4/27/00 www.duodenalswitch.com 267 to 165 Â 5' Â 4 " size 22 to size 10 have made size goal no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 > Amy, > Yes, start eating yogurt every day and taking some extra > acidophylis to build back up those good guys! I have noticed that when I eat rice, it definitely " normalizes " the stool, both in smell and consistency. I don't do it as a rule, cuz my new normal doesn't bother me, but I do notice that the rice makes things more like pre-op. Could be worth a try for those who are looking for a better poop texture. _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 I must admit: I have been " holding back " on this one (very Freudian), but the other day, in the men's room at work, I was having my early morning poop while doing the crossword puzzle to pass the time, when somebody else entered the room and I heard a stifled voice say " Whoop! " And, this after three weeks on Flagyl, mind you. Ah, praises for the anonymity of restroom stalls with doors! --Steve -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 In a message dated 10/31/2001 5:57:23 PM Central Standard Time, iwillbethin2001@... writes: > Men are so different from women in this department. A women if she > absolutely MUST go poop in a public place will get in there and do > her business and get out as fast as possible. There will be no time > for doing crosswords. LOL> > > Unless you are waiting in the stall for all others to vacate the washroom before you " do your business " .! LOL Because you know someone might recognize my shoes in the store!! Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH BPD/DS 4/27/00 www.duodenalswitch.com 267 to 165 5' 4 " size 22 to size 10 have made size goal no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 At 7:18 PM -0500 10/31/01, dwkteach@... wrote: >In a message dated 10/31/2001 5:57:23 PM Central Standard Time, >iwillbethin2001@... writes: > > >> Men are so different from women in this department. A women if she >> absolutely MUST go poop in a public place will get in there and do >> her business and get out as fast as possible. There will be no time >> for doing crosswords. LOL> That's where I can get peace and quiet to think--takes me about 10 minutes for the daily Washington Post Crossword. And, normal guys normally don't inspect shoes by peering under washroom stalls. --Steve > > >> > >Unless you are waiting in the stall for all others to vacate the washroom >before you " do your business " .! LOL Because you know someone might >recognize my shoes in the store!! > -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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