flatulence!

BonnieR
BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi, I just had surgery on the 29th of march and finally home on the 14th April. It was a long stay with many complications but now am getting better.

I am still on low residue diet, but dealing with a lot gas and it is noisy, not smelly just noisy so is a bit embarassing. Does anyone have advice or suggestions, I did search the topic and found some info on yogurt ~ which I do eat daily but limited. How do you deal with the noise. I told my hubby he has to learn to say excuse me so they think its him. :-) LOL


I keep hoping it gets less and less as your body goes back to normal. Thanks for the help


Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie

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  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    Phil offered this sage advice....
    January 18, 2010 - 7:47pm
    How to Poop at Work

    We've all been there but don't like to admit it. We've all
    kicked back in our cubicles and suddenly felt something brewing
    down below. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise,
    the WORK POOP is inevitable. For those who hate pooping at
    work, following is the Survival Guide for taking a dump at
    work.

    *CROP DUSTING* When farting, you walk really fast around the
    office so the smell is not in your area and everyone else gets
    a whiff, but doesn't know where it came from. Be careful when
    you do this. Do not stop until the full fart has been expelled.
    Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your
    pants.

    *FLY BY* The act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping.
    Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the
    bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a
    FREQUENT FLYER. People may become suspicious if they catch you
    constantly going into the bathroom.

    *ESCAPEE* A fart that slips out while taking a pee or forcing a
    poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave
    of embarrassment. If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge
    it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are a man and are
    standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not
    hear it. No one likes an escapee. It is uncomfortable for all
    involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel
    uneasy.

    *JAILBREAK* When forcing a poop, several farts slip out at a
    machine gun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or
    a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the
    stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone
    the awkwardness of what just occurred.

    *COURTESY FLUSH* The act of flushing the toilet the instant the
    poop hits the water. This reduces the amount of air time the
    poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid
    being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.

    *WALK OF SHAME* Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the
    door after you have just stunk up the bathroom. This can be a
    very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As
    with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not
    exist. Can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.

    *OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER* A colleague who poops at work and is
    Doggone proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet
    Pooper enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under
    their arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The
    Closet Pooper before entering the bathroom.

    *THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (P.F.N)* A group of co-workers who
    band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without
    incident. This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of
    Out Of The Closet Poopers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.

    *SAFE HAVENS* A seldom used bathroom somewhere in the building
    where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are
    predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of
    a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.

    *TURD BURGLAR* Someone who does not realize that you are in
    the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the
    most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking
    a poop at work. If this occurs, remain in the stall until the
    Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable
    eye contact.

    *CAMO-COUGH* A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into
    the bathroom that you are in a stall. This can be used to
    cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential Turd Burglars.
    Very effective when used in conjunction with a SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

    *SHIRLEY TEMPLE* A subtle toe-tapping that is used to alert
    potential Turd Burglars that you are occupying a stall. This
    will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear a
    SHIRLEY TEMPLE, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper
    can poop in peace.

    *WATERMELON* A poop that creates a loud splash when hitting the
    toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you
    feel a Watermelon coming on, create a diversion. See
    CAMO-COUGH.

    *HAVANA-OMELET* A case of diarrhea that creates a series of
    loud splashes in the toilet water. Often accompanied by an
    Escapee. Try using a CAMO-COUGH with a SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

    *AUNT BETTY* A bathroom user who seems to linger around
    forever...Could spend extended lengths of time in front of the
    mirror or sitting on the pot. An AUNT BETTY makes it difficult
    to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to
    poop when the bathroom is empty. This benefits you as well as
    the other bathroom attendees.

    SOME VARIETIES OF POOP YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF~

    The King Poop = This kind is the kind of poop that killed
    Elvis. It doesn't come until you're all sweaty, trembling and purple from
    straining so hard.

    Bali Belly Poop = You poop so much you lose 5 lbs.

    Cement Block = You wish you'd gotten a spinal block before you
    poop.

    Cork Poop (Also Known as Floater Poop) = Even after the third
    flush, it's still floating in there. How do I get rid of it?
    This poop usually happens at someone else's house.

    The Bungee Poop = The kind of poop that just hangs off your
    rear before it falls into the water.

    The Crippler = The kind of poop where you have to sit on the
    toilet so long your legs go numb from the waist down.

    The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang = The kind of poop that hits you
    when you're trapped in your car in a traffic jam.

    The Party Pooper = The giant poop you take at a party. And when
    you flush the toilet, you watch in horror as the water starts
    to rise.

    NOW EVERYONE TRY TO GO POOP IN PEACE

    QUIT LAUGHING... POOPING IS A NATURAL PROCESS
  • Kerry S
    Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
    I just wish I had a recording of it
    I have told my entire family and friends that I might just fart in front of them. That is just part of the “cancer card” you can play.

    Speaking of farts, when I had my colonoscopy last month, I came out of it with pain that was unbearable. My surgeon was even thinking of doing an x-ray to make sure nothing got messed up. He told me that some people have the valve from the small intestine to the colon open up allowing the air into the small intestine.

    They had me lay on my stomach. Now my butt cheeks are close together. All of a sudden I let loose with the mother of all farts. It was the longest and loudest I have ever heard much less produced. My butt cheeks resonated with a beautiful tone as they modulated the air passing through them. It seemed to go on forever.

    It actually drew applause from the entire room and brought tears of joy to my eyes.
    It was truly a work of art. I just wish I had a recording of it.
  • C Dixon
    C Dixon Member Posts: 201

    Phil offered this sage advice....
    January 18, 2010 - 7:47pm
    How to Poop at Work

    We've all been there but don't like to admit it. We've all
    kicked back in our cubicles and suddenly felt something brewing
    down below. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise,
    the WORK POOP is inevitable. For those who hate pooping at
    work, following is the Survival Guide for taking a dump at
    work.

    *CROP DUSTING* When farting, you walk really fast around the
    office so the smell is not in your area and everyone else gets
    a whiff, but doesn't know where it came from. Be careful when
    you do this. Do not stop until the full fart has been expelled.
    Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your
    pants.

    *FLY BY* The act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping.
    Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the
    bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a
    FREQUENT FLYER. People may become suspicious if they catch you
    constantly going into the bathroom.

    *ESCAPEE* A fart that slips out while taking a pee or forcing a
    poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave
    of embarrassment. If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge
    it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are a man and are
    standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not
    hear it. No one likes an escapee. It is uncomfortable for all
    involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel
    uneasy.

    *JAILBREAK* When forcing a poop, several farts slip out at a
    machine gun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or
    a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the
    stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone
    the awkwardness of what just occurred.

    *COURTESY FLUSH* The act of flushing the toilet the instant the
    poop hits the water. This reduces the amount of air time the
    poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid
    being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.

    *WALK OF SHAME* Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the
    door after you have just stunk up the bathroom. This can be a
    very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As
    with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not
    exist. Can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.

    *OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER* A colleague who poops at work and is
    Doggone proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet
    Pooper enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under
    their arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The
    Closet Pooper before entering the bathroom.

    *THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (P.F.N)* A group of co-workers who
    band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without
    incident. This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of
    Out Of The Closet Poopers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.

    *SAFE HAVENS* A seldom used bathroom somewhere in the building
    where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are
    predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of
    a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.

    *TURD BURGLAR* Someone who does not realize that you are in
    the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the
    most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking
    a poop at work. If this occurs, remain in the stall until the
    Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable
    eye contact.

    *CAMO-COUGH* A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into
    the bathroom that you are in a stall. This can be used to
    cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential Turd Burglars.
    Very effective when used in conjunction with a SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

    *SHIRLEY TEMPLE* A subtle toe-tapping that is used to alert
    potential Turd Burglars that you are occupying a stall. This
    will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear a
    SHIRLEY TEMPLE, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper
    can poop in peace.

    *WATERMELON* A poop that creates a loud splash when hitting the
    toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you
    feel a Watermelon coming on, create a diversion. See
    CAMO-COUGH.

    *HAVANA-OMELET* A case of diarrhea that creates a series of
    loud splashes in the toilet water. Often accompanied by an
    Escapee. Try using a CAMO-COUGH with a SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

    *AUNT BETTY* A bathroom user who seems to linger around
    forever...Could spend extended lengths of time in front of the
    mirror or sitting on the pot. An AUNT BETTY makes it difficult
    to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to
    poop when the bathroom is empty. This benefits you as well as
    the other bathroom attendees.

    SOME VARIETIES OF POOP YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF~

    The King Poop = This kind is the kind of poop that killed
    Elvis. It doesn't come until you're all sweaty, trembling and purple from
    straining so hard.

    Bali Belly Poop = You poop so much you lose 5 lbs.

    Cement Block = You wish you'd gotten a spinal block before you
    poop.

    Cork Poop (Also Known as Floater Poop) = Even after the third
    flush, it's still floating in there. How do I get rid of it?
    This poop usually happens at someone else's house.

    The Bungee Poop = The kind of poop that just hangs off your
    rear before it falls into the water.

    The Crippler = The kind of poop where you have to sit on the
    toilet so long your legs go numb from the waist down.

    The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang = The kind of poop that hits you
    when you're trapped in your car in a traffic jam.

    The Party Pooper = The giant poop you take at a party. And when
    you flush the toilet, you watch in horror as the water starts
    to rise.

    NOW EVERYONE TRY TO GO POOP IN PEACE

    QUIT LAUGHING... POOPING IS A NATURAL PROCESS

    My husband read this to us
    My husband read this to us all when we were in the car traveling. We hooted and hollered! So funny.

    Right after my surgery, I would take gas pills if I was going somewhere and they helped so much.

    Catherine
  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member

    Phil offered this sage advice....
    January 18, 2010 - 7:47pm
    How to Poop at Work

    We've all been there but don't like to admit it. We've all
    kicked back in our cubicles and suddenly felt something brewing
    down below. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise,
    the WORK POOP is inevitable. For those who hate pooping at
    work, following is the Survival Guide for taking a dump at
    work.

    *CROP DUSTING* When farting, you walk really fast around the
    office so the smell is not in your area and everyone else gets
    a whiff, but doesn't know where it came from. Be careful when
    you do this. Do not stop until the full fart has been expelled.
    Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your
    pants.

    *FLY BY* The act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping.
    Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the
    bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a
    FREQUENT FLYER. People may become suspicious if they catch you
    constantly going into the bathroom.

    *ESCAPEE* A fart that slips out while taking a pee or forcing a
    poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave
    of embarrassment. If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge
    it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are a man and are
    standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not
    hear it. No one likes an escapee. It is uncomfortable for all
    involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel
    uneasy.

    *JAILBREAK* When forcing a poop, several farts slip out at a
    machine gun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or
    a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the
    stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone
    the awkwardness of what just occurred.

    *COURTESY FLUSH* The act of flushing the toilet the instant the
    poop hits the water. This reduces the amount of air time the
    poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid
    being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.

    *WALK OF SHAME* Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the
    door after you have just stunk up the bathroom. This can be a
    very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As
    with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not
    exist. Can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.

    *OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER* A colleague who poops at work and is
    Doggone proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet
    Pooper enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under
    their arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The
    Closet Pooper before entering the bathroom.

    *THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (P.F.N)* A group of co-workers who
    band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without
    incident. This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of
    Out Of The Closet Poopers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.

    *SAFE HAVENS* A seldom used bathroom somewhere in the building
    where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are
    predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of
    a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.

    *TURD BURGLAR* Someone who does not realize that you are in
    the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the
    most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking
    a poop at work. If this occurs, remain in the stall until the
    Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable
    eye contact.

    *CAMO-COUGH* A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into
    the bathroom that you are in a stall. This can be used to
    cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential Turd Burglars.
    Very effective when used in conjunction with a SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

    *SHIRLEY TEMPLE* A subtle toe-tapping that is used to alert
    potential Turd Burglars that you are occupying a stall. This
    will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear a
    SHIRLEY TEMPLE, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper
    can poop in peace.

    *WATERMELON* A poop that creates a loud splash when hitting the
    toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you
    feel a Watermelon coming on, create a diversion. See
    CAMO-COUGH.

    *HAVANA-OMELET* A case of diarrhea that creates a series of
    loud splashes in the toilet water. Often accompanied by an
    Escapee. Try using a CAMO-COUGH with a SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

    *AUNT BETTY* A bathroom user who seems to linger around
    forever...Could spend extended lengths of time in front of the
    mirror or sitting on the pot. An AUNT BETTY makes it difficult
    to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to
    poop when the bathroom is empty. This benefits you as well as
    the other bathroom attendees.

    SOME VARIETIES OF POOP YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF~

    The King Poop = This kind is the kind of poop that killed
    Elvis. It doesn't come until you're all sweaty, trembling and purple from
    straining so hard.

    Bali Belly Poop = You poop so much you lose 5 lbs.

    Cement Block = You wish you'd gotten a spinal block before you
    poop.

    Cork Poop (Also Known as Floater Poop) = Even after the third
    flush, it's still floating in there. How do I get rid of it?
    This poop usually happens at someone else's house.

    The Bungee Poop = The kind of poop that just hangs off your
    rear before it falls into the water.

    The Crippler = The kind of poop where you have to sit on the
    toilet so long your legs go numb from the waist down.

    The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang = The kind of poop that hits you
    when you're trapped in your car in a traffic jam.

    The Party Pooper = The giant poop you take at a party. And when
    you flush the toilet, you watch in horror as the water starts
    to rise.

    NOW EVERYONE TRY TO GO POOP IN PEACE

    QUIT LAUGHING... POOPING IS A NATURAL PROCESS

    Never again!
    Too accurate. I think you've stopped me up for life! How will I explain that to my drs?
  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    Kerry S said:

    I just wish I had a recording of it
    I have told my entire family and friends that I might just fart in front of them. That is just part of the “cancer card” you can play.

    Speaking of farts, when I had my colonoscopy last month, I came out of it with pain that was unbearable. My surgeon was even thinking of doing an x-ray to make sure nothing got messed up. He told me that some people have the valve from the small intestine to the colon open up allowing the air into the small intestine.

    They had me lay on my stomach. Now my butt cheeks are close together. All of a sudden I let loose with the mother of all farts. It was the longest and loudest I have ever heard much less produced. My butt cheeks resonated with a beautiful tone as they modulated the air passing through them. It seemed to go on forever.

    It actually drew applause from the entire room and brought tears of joy to my eyes.
    It was truly a work of art. I just wish I had a recording of it.

    A variation on a double-reed instrument?
    Hmmm - you could put oboists out of work!
  • khl8
    khl8 Member Posts: 807
    Kerry S said:

    I just wish I had a recording of it
    I have told my entire family and friends that I might just fart in front of them. That is just part of the “cancer card” you can play.

    Speaking of farts, when I had my colonoscopy last month, I came out of it with pain that was unbearable. My surgeon was even thinking of doing an x-ray to make sure nothing got messed up. He told me that some people have the valve from the small intestine to the colon open up allowing the air into the small intestine.

    They had me lay on my stomach. Now my butt cheeks are close together. All of a sudden I let loose with the mother of all farts. It was the longest and loudest I have ever heard much less produced. My butt cheeks resonated with a beautiful tone as they modulated the air passing through them. It seemed to go on forever.

    It actually drew applause from the entire room and brought tears of joy to my eyes.
    It was truly a work of art. I just wish I had a recording of it.

    I just spit my coffee out!
    I just spit my coffee out! Awesome!
  • khl8
    khl8 Member Posts: 807
    Kerry S said:

    I just wish I had a recording of it
    I have told my entire family and friends that I might just fart in front of them. That is just part of the “cancer card” you can play.

    Speaking of farts, when I had my colonoscopy last month, I came out of it with pain that was unbearable. My surgeon was even thinking of doing an x-ray to make sure nothing got messed up. He told me that some people have the valve from the small intestine to the colon open up allowing the air into the small intestine.

    They had me lay on my stomach. Now my butt cheeks are close together. All of a sudden I let loose with the mother of all farts. It was the longest and loudest I have ever heard much less produced. My butt cheeks resonated with a beautiful tone as they modulated the air passing through them. It seemed to go on forever.

    It actually drew applause from the entire room and brought tears of joy to my eyes.
    It was truly a work of art. I just wish I had a recording of it.

    I just spit my coffee out!
    I just spit my coffee out! Awesome!
  • coloCan
    coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
    khl8 said:

    I just spit my coffee out!
    I just spit my coffee out! Awesome!

    So powerful
    it melted my laptop here in Brooklyn.......
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    all the laughs aside
    Gas-X extra strength chewables do the job for me.
    mary
  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
    suggestions..
    I am so thankful that I work outside! On a serious note, when you get a little farther out from surgery you can try doing a low carb diet. I went on the South Beach Diet at one point and during the first 2 weeks of it you are not allowed to eat any bread or fruit..you can have nuts and veggies and you would think those things would cause gas, but I was amazed that I hardly had to fart at all during that time! Another diet I tried is called the "Flat Belly Diet" and there is a week of "anti-bloating" at the beginning of it. That worked too! little to no farts! So I would recommend trying one of those. Also, some things that cause "bloating" i.e. gas, are carbonated drinks, chewing gum, eating really quickly, not drinking enough water....hmm...too much salt...among other things.
    Good luck, unfortunately with one foot less colon to hold the gas in, makes it a bit more challenging.
    Take care,
    Susan H.
  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member

    suggestions..
    I am so thankful that I work outside! On a serious note, when you get a little farther out from surgery you can try doing a low carb diet. I went on the South Beach Diet at one point and during the first 2 weeks of it you are not allowed to eat any bread or fruit..you can have nuts and veggies and you would think those things would cause gas, but I was amazed that I hardly had to fart at all during that time! Another diet I tried is called the "Flat Belly Diet" and there is a week of "anti-bloating" at the beginning of it. That worked too! little to no farts! So I would recommend trying one of those. Also, some things that cause "bloating" i.e. gas, are carbonated drinks, chewing gum, eating really quickly, not drinking enough water....hmm...too much salt...among other things.
    Good luck, unfortunately with one foot less colon to hold the gas in, makes it a bit more challenging.
    Take care,
    Susan H.

    OMG..
    On a funny (gross) note, I work on trails for the US Forest Service, so obviously there are a lot of gross guys (no offense guys!). We have this bathroom down in the basement where we keep all of our camping gear and so forth. There are no windows, and just this old fan that was installed in the 70's or something....So every morning there is this disgusting smell emanating from there because of the "out of the closet poopers". One guy had Celiac's disease and it was soooo gross. NO incense or Febreeze or anything could deal w/ the horrid odor. You just had to leave and come back a couple hours later. Luckily he is in a different department now, thank God!
    but when I read about the "out of the closet poopers" I had to laugh, we all know who they are!!
    I am a big fan of the "safe havens"! Unfortunately the State Troopers moved into the building where my favorite toilet was..so now I have to find a different safe haven.
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member

    Phil offered this sage advice....
    January 18, 2010 - 7:47pm
    How to Poop at Work

    We've all been there but don't like to admit it. We've all
    kicked back in our cubicles and suddenly felt something brewing
    down below. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise,
    the WORK POOP is inevitable. For those who hate pooping at
    work, following is the Survival Guide for taking a dump at
    work.

    *CROP DUSTING* When farting, you walk really fast around the
    office so the smell is not in your area and everyone else gets
    a whiff, but doesn't know where it came from. Be careful when
    you do this. Do not stop until the full fart has been expelled.
    Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your
    pants.

    *FLY BY* The act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping.
    Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the
    bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a
    FREQUENT FLYER. People may become suspicious if they catch you
    constantly going into the bathroom.

    *ESCAPEE* A fart that slips out while taking a pee or forcing a
    poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave
    of embarrassment. If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge
    it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are a man and are
    standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not
    hear it. No one likes an escapee. It is uncomfortable for all
    involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel
    uneasy.

    *JAILBREAK* When forcing a poop, several farts slip out at a
    machine gun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or
    a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the
    stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone
    the awkwardness of what just occurred.

    *COURTESY FLUSH* The act of flushing the toilet the instant the
    poop hits the water. This reduces the amount of air time the
    poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid
    being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.

    *WALK OF SHAME* Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the
    door after you have just stunk up the bathroom. This can be a
    very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As
    with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not
    exist. Can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.

    *OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER* A colleague who poops at work and is
    Doggone proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet
    Pooper enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under
    their arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The
    Closet Pooper before entering the bathroom.

    *THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (P.F.N)* A group of co-workers who
    band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without
    incident. This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of
    Out Of The Closet Poopers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.

    *SAFE HAVENS* A seldom used bathroom somewhere in the building
    where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are
    predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of
    a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.

    *TURD BURGLAR* Someone who does not realize that you are in
    the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the
    most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking
    a poop at work. If this occurs, remain in the stall until the
    Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable
    eye contact.

    *CAMO-COUGH* A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into
    the bathroom that you are in a stall. This can be used to
    cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential Turd Burglars.
    Very effective when used in conjunction with a SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

    *SHIRLEY TEMPLE* A subtle toe-tapping that is used to alert
    potential Turd Burglars that you are occupying a stall. This
    will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear a
    SHIRLEY TEMPLE, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper
    can poop in peace.

    *WATERMELON* A poop that creates a loud splash when hitting the
    toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you
    feel a Watermelon coming on, create a diversion. See
    CAMO-COUGH.

    *HAVANA-OMELET* A case of diarrhea that creates a series of
    loud splashes in the toilet water. Often accompanied by an
    Escapee. Try using a CAMO-COUGH with a SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

    *AUNT BETTY* A bathroom user who seems to linger around
    forever...Could spend extended lengths of time in front of the
    mirror or sitting on the pot. An AUNT BETTY makes it difficult
    to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to
    poop when the bathroom is empty. This benefits you as well as
    the other bathroom attendees.

    SOME VARIETIES OF POOP YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF~

    The King Poop = This kind is the kind of poop that killed
    Elvis. It doesn't come until you're all sweaty, trembling and purple from
    straining so hard.

    Bali Belly Poop = You poop so much you lose 5 lbs.

    Cement Block = You wish you'd gotten a spinal block before you
    poop.

    Cork Poop (Also Known as Floater Poop) = Even after the third
    flush, it's still floating in there. How do I get rid of it?
    This poop usually happens at someone else's house.

    The Bungee Poop = The kind of poop that just hangs off your
    rear before it falls into the water.

    The Crippler = The kind of poop where you have to sit on the
    toilet so long your legs go numb from the waist down.

    The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang = The kind of poop that hits you
    when you're trapped in your car in a traffic jam.

    The Party Pooper = The giant poop you take at a party. And when
    you flush the toilet, you watch in horror as the water starts
    to rise.

    NOW EVERYONE TRY TO GO POOP IN PEACE

    QUIT LAUGHING... POOPING IS A NATURAL PROCESS

    LOL
    YOu really really made laugh... thanks much
  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    Kerry S said:

    I just wish I had a recording of it
    I have told my entire family and friends that I might just fart in front of them. That is just part of the “cancer card” you can play.

    Speaking of farts, when I had my colonoscopy last month, I came out of it with pain that was unbearable. My surgeon was even thinking of doing an x-ray to make sure nothing got messed up. He told me that some people have the valve from the small intestine to the colon open up allowing the air into the small intestine.

    They had me lay on my stomach. Now my butt cheeks are close together. All of a sudden I let loose with the mother of all farts. It was the longest and loudest I have ever heard much less produced. My butt cheeks resonated with a beautiful tone as they modulated the air passing through them. It seemed to go on forever.

    It actually drew applause from the entire room and brought tears of joy to my eyes.
    It was truly a work of art. I just wish I had a recording of it.

    Input on Output from my husband...
    I told my husband about this thread, and his response was that you've invented the "assoon"!


    I'm still laughing!
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    Idea
    Buy a T-Shirt that says "Life's a Gas and I'm Living it Up!!!"
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    PhillieG said:

    Idea
    Buy a T-Shirt that says "Life's a Gas and I'm Living it Up!!!"

    You are all my kind of people!!
    What A great sense of humor yu all have, so far I just tell people and that is that. Also laugh and say I am trying to get my hubby to say excuse so they think its him. So far not working. I may the T Shirt... or just use the phrase... you know what they say Life is a Gas and I am walking proof!! Again thanks for responding to my post. Hugs ♥ Prayers
  • trainer
    trainer Member Posts: 241
    Make Us Proud, Fart Out Loud
    I made that sign for my colonoscopy clinic in the recovery room. Guess I was finally breaking the sound barrier with gas when a nurse popped her head in and said "Mr. Walker, You Rock.!"

    Get a T shirt made if you think that might help!

    Also, we don't call them courtesy flushes in our house, my son started calling them mercy flushes. Just seemed more appropriate.

    Thanks for the laughs, always need a good one.
  • Happyhar
    Happyhar Member Posts: 49
    trainer said:

    Make Us Proud, Fart Out Loud
    I made that sign for my colonoscopy clinic in the recovery room. Guess I was finally breaking the sound barrier with gas when a nurse popped her head in and said "Mr. Walker, You Rock.!"

    Get a T shirt made if you think that might help!

    Also, we don't call them courtesy flushes in our house, my son started calling them mercy flushes. Just seemed more appropriate.

    Thanks for the laughs, always need a good one.

    Sumbody Help Me!!!
    I am in pain-can not stop laughing-tears are flowing-best I've felt in days. Unfortunately for those I love the most, mine are NOT odorless. Chears
  • RickMurtagh
    RickMurtagh Member Posts: 587 Member
    I just had my takedown and have been farting for the first time in about a year! I say embrace the fart, be one with it, it is part of you, celebrate it!