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      #123775 - 11/19/04 04:12 PM
daliatree

Reged: 07/10/04
Posts: 1176
Loc: Manhattan, New York

so following on from a post I put on the Living room about freaking out about my transition from C to A...and not feeling in control of my BMs anymore or poo form..I wanted to ask a question. Since I was always a C, it is weird for me to have to go more then once a day and makes me feel like I am going to get D (plus I am in disbelief constantly that I can be eating this much white stuff and still doing soft logs!)....it really panics me (I think I am going to get some psycho help...seriously need to learn not to get scared and think myself into an attack).
So, for those of you on a more normal day (ie relatively stabilised) how much do you poo and how many times? what does it look like (colour, shape...is it sometimes a bit too soft)? Do you have to wipe a lot?
I know this is a graphic post, but it would really mean a lot to me if you could convince me that doing 3 logs a day is actually cause for celebration, not fear.
I never thought I would dream of being C again...pathetic...you really get used to what you live with for a long time...don't you!
Lots of love and logs! (:-))
me XXXX

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LOGS ARE GOOD! new
      #123777 - 11/19/04 04:21 PM
cailin

Reged: 08/12/04
Posts: 3563
Loc: Dublin, Ireland

Better out than in I say! (I use this as a defence to farting too!)

I often have a little poo every time I pee. Just a marble.
I often poo after each meal. AS long as its not D its good, and the softer the better for haemmorroids.
Since I am A mine is either dark and marble like or lighter and perfectly formed and soft, necessitating wiping.

I think I probably poo twice a day most days, defintely after breakfast every day (mm porridge!) and at least one other time.

Yes, better out than in.

Sinead

PS doesn't it feel odd to type the word "poo"!!

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Re: LOGS ARE GOOD! new
      #123779 - 11/19/04 04:24 PM
AmandaPanda, J.D.

Reged: 04/26/04
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Sinead,
Your use of the word Logs in the title of the post really offends me






Haha just kidding, I couldn't resist.
Panda

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PANDA!!!!! new
      #123781 - 11/19/04 04:26 PM
cailin

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Loc: Dublin, Ireland

OMG Panda..(can I still say that?) my heart was in my mouth when I read that, I was trying to make dalia laugh...should I modify it? I am not usually so graphic, she started it honest!

Sinead

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Edited by cailin (11/19/04 04:32 PM)

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Logs????? new
      #123791 - 11/19/04 05:01 PM
ptillen

Reged: 06/27/04
Posts: 406
Loc: Milwaukee WI

OK, I read the titles of the posts, "help me relax" and "logs are good"... ...
Gosh, I thought maybe it was gonna be about journalling (you know, logs)


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Re: Logs????? new
      #123792 - 11/19/04 05:02 PM
cailin

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Loc: Dublin, Ireland

I am not going to live this one down am I?

Sinead

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Logs!!!??? LOL! I love it!! new
      #123794 - 11/19/04 05:07 PM
RachelT

Reged: 07/01/04
Posts: 2350
Loc: Minnesota

Just had to make a comment on your use of terminology!!!

FYI... some people can go up to 3 or 4 times a day. It really depends on the individual!

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If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!

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Honey, "CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, COME ON!!!!" new
      #123797 - 11/19/04 05:23 PM
ecmmbm

Reged: 02/23/03
Posts: 1622
Loc: North Carolina

I haven't been in days. I don't feel uncomfortable yet but I fear that is what lies ahead. I'm laying on the prunes now! As long as they are "logs" and not diarrhea looking mess I'd be thrilled and try to relax. I understand the frustration of having your whole life revolve around what you see in the toilet... kind of depressing after a while. Back when I was so C that they were wondering how they were going to get it out, I had my MOM and husband calling me wanting an "update". I felt like I was in labor again, and everyone wanting to know if the baby had been born yet!!!! I promised them I'd let them know when I "delivered" and if they didn't leave me the heck alone I was going to weigh and measure it for them too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hang in there...

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Michelle
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Rotflmbo!!!! new
      #123830 - 11/19/04 08:29 PM
heather7476

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Loc: South East Michigan

NOPE NEVER!!! To Funny!! Now every time I go I am going to be thinking of Lumber Jackes!!!!

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Re: help me learn to relax new
      #123831 - 11/19/04 08:33 PM
Meryl36

Reged: 09/03/04
Posts: 163
Loc: Dallas, Texas

take it from someone who measures how her day is going by how many "logs" she can get out.....3 a day is WONDERFUL. Maybe it just means you're finally getting regular. My gastro guy said that it didn't matter how often you were going. As long as it wasn't all wet & mushy, you were having a regular BM & that's what you body needed to get out. Try not to let it worry you....enjoy it!!
Meryl

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