In response to popular demand: POOP post advice #2

[Guest guest]

The issue here is how to keep the toilet running. In addition to the fact

that dishwasher powder does wonders, it is not a bad idea to have some

equivalent to liquid plummer on hand, and the following implements to

be used prior flushing said toilet:

1) two-pronged barbecure fork;

2) long-handled slotted spoon;

3) long pair of tongs

The above are for breaking up those rock-solid poops before flushing the

sacred family throne; however, after breaking up said poops, should the

toilet not flush fully, there is always a plumber's snake, available at what

is called in the usa a hardware store.

Instruct ALL members of the family (not just those with cf) that if a large,

rock-hard poop appears: 1) wipe, cover the paper with more paper, and

DO NOT throw the paper into the china basin--yet!! Call for adult or eldest

child assistance. THE SNAKE must now be employed. After recalcitrant

toilet finally flushes smoothly three times, the paper may be tossed in in

small batches, the poor victim may even use the toilet again, wipe again,

sterilize hands again, and all is now well.

However, if a small clog appears, usually dishwasher detergent will suffice!

That is the powder, gang, not the liquid; failing that, a combination

of powdered chlorine bleach and washing soda usually does the trick!

I live in an apartment house now, and it is really mortifying to have to call

maintenance once (only) and be bawled out for using too much paper, when I and

all others with cystic fibrosis know, that it was not the paper,

gang--it was that POOP!

Love, and safe pooping,

your friendly cf neighbornood poopologist, n Rojas