steatorrhea

[Guest guest]

I've been wondering about this. Steve, you quoted Sugarman:

> " ...We are concerned with the malabsorptive procedures,

including the partial biliopancreatic bypass and the

> duodenal switch operations, which may be associated with

steatorrhea

> [frothy, floating and stinky poops with greater than

normal amounts

> of fat--SG]... "

I've seen a few different theories floated (sorry) about

this. One is that the stool problem is caused by bacteria,

the other that it is caused by excess undigested fat. Am I

misunderstanding? Or perhaps is the malodor caused by the

bacteria and the frothiness by the undigested fat?

It seems like these things could be overcome. A daily dose

of acidophilus might combat the evil bacterias (I'm trying

to get used to the term " evil " since I constantly hear it

used by our secular politicians and I'm trying to reconcile

the rift so I figure I'll just say it a lot)... where the

heck.... oh! And mightn't one combat the consistency problem

with something like a little bowl of oatmeal every day or

some other fiber that might absorb some of the excess

undigested evil fat or at least add a healthy dose of heft

to the floaty stool? My intuition tells me that these

problems can be solved with some creative nutrition. Any

opinions?

Jean.

[Guest guest]

At 5:52 AM -0800 10/30/01, Jean wrote:

>...

>

>I've seen a few different theories floated (sorry)

YOU SHOULD BE! Shame on you for punning! ()

>about

>this. One is that the stool problem is caused by bacteria,

>the other that it is caused by excess undigested fat. Am I

>misunderstanding? Or perhaps is the malodor caused by the

>bacteria and the frothiness by the undigested fat?

1. Fat floats in water.

2. What fat you do not absorb is excreted.

3. Baddies in the gut can make terrible smells with foods that are

not absorbed.

Put 'em all together, and you, too, can become a Lethal Weapon.

>

>It seems like these things could be overcome. A daily dose

>of acidophilus might combat the evil bacterias (I'm trying

>to get used to the term " evil " since I constantly hear it

>used by our secular politicians and I'm trying to reconcile

>the rift so I figure I'll just say it a lot)... where the

>heck.... oh!

Well, the tie-in between scum-sucking bacteria and politicians in

general might not be that far off the mark.

>And mightn't one combat the consistency problem

>with something like a little bowl of oatmeal every day or

Too much oatmeal will not be absorbed and can be the feedstock for

more gas. A small amount may be good.

>some other fiber that might absorb some of the excess

>undigested evil fat or at least add a healthy dose of heft

>to the floaty stool?

I take two FiberCon tablets each day for just this reason: one in the

AM, and one in the afternoon.

>My intuition tells me that these

>problems can be solved with some creative nutrition. Any

>opinions?

For me, the steatorrhea has gotten much better, but there are still

times when I can peel the paint off the walls with the fragrances

that I produce.

--Steve

--

Steve Goldstein, age 61

Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

BMI on 10/25 = 39 (-75 lb.) -- No longer M.O.

Losing more slowly than most, but enjoying renewed health and life in general.

[Guest guest]

Women look at the shoes before they talk...(gossip), laughing...but

once we get in the stall...we DO NOT LOITER! I can't think of a more

uncomfortable place to lounge!

Laughing,

Theresa

>

> 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

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> >>

> >

> >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!!

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