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tiny one
tiny one Member Posts: 465 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Does anyone know how to bulk their stool up. Since my reversal it's usually always semi formed and soft. Stools are smaller since this reversal. I take lomotil regularly to slow down digestion. Alot of foods I'm afraid to try for fear of more frequency. My surgeon just did a balloon dialation on me. I haven't noticed a big difference since this was done on New Year's Eve. I know that this is pretty common after colon surgery, but it sure is a big pain in the kister. Hope everyone is doing good!!

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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
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    Bulking Up
    Try lifting weights???
    I'm sorry, stupid attempt at a joke. I really don't know. It may just take time.
    -phil
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
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    PhillieG said:

    Bulking Up
    Try lifting weights???
    I'm sorry, stupid attempt at a joke. I really don't know. It may just take time.
    -phil

    LOL!!!
    The problem is getting those weights inside the rectum! :)
    mary
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
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    Benefiber
    It comes in a green plastic bottle and the pills are orange flavor. They are actually good...they add bulk to your stool.........
  • funnyguy
    funnyguy Member Posts: 89
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    ideas
    benefiber, metamucil...granola bars; bran cereal

    these seem to work for me

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