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    Is it supposed to sink or float?

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    edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
    Ok so I don't know if this is the right section, but it has to do with nutrtion. I'm confused as to whether or not bowel movements are supposed to float or sink. So I'm hoping that someone will know the true answer.

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    • Posts: 1,260 Member
      Depends.

      Probably varies from what you're eating.

      The density is gonna be different.
    • Posts: 6,296 Member
      a high amount of fiber, which is desirable, will cause it to float.
    • Posts: 565 Member
      float:)) saw it on "You Are What You Eat"
    • Posts: 137 Member
      A chiropractor told me that if your poo doesn't float, you need to get more fiber in your diet.
    • Posts: 426 Member
      Float like a boat!
    • Posts: 99
      This made me lol. I was wondering the same thing lately, and now I know! :-P
    • Posts: 225 Member
      Thanks for asking I am sure a lot of people would like to know, including me, but were too embarrassed to ask. :-)
    • Posts: 3,966 Member
      I can't tell because sometimes ... it just piles up over the water.

      Yeah...s220184383.jpg

      TMI maybe...
    • Posts: 32 Member
      Oh U learn something everyday - I'm a sinker so better get on the fibre!
    • Posts: 775 Member
      I can't tell because sometimes ... it just piles up over the water.

      Yeah...s220184383.jpg

      TMI maybe...
      i love ur posts about poo! they always make me laugh. i dont think i know anybody who drops as many dueces as u do!
    • Posts: 471
      go rent the movie "caddyshack" fast forward to the scene with the pool evacuation regarding the snickers bar in the water.

      it may not be real poo but if you think of the little girl seeing the snickers bar float by her as she begins to shout "doody doody!" you will mostly likely always remember that your poo should float.

      :)
    • Posts: 397 Member
      a high amount of fiber, which is desirable, will cause it to float.

      really??? i was told by a doc that its high fat content that causes this. strange.
    • Posts: 179
      go rent the movie "caddyshack" fast forward to the scene with the pool evacuation regarding the snickers bar in the water.

      it may not be real poo but if you think of the little girl seeing the snickers bar float by her as she begins to shout "doody doody!" you will mostly likely always remember that your poo should float.

      :)

      Glad I have already eaten lunch :laugh: Correct me if I am wrong but Bill Murray ate the pool poo and I believe it was a Baby Ruth. Great movie. BTW, I will have to check mine on my next visit to the throne.:tongue:
    • Posts: 48
      Float like a boat!

      In a moat.
    • Posts: 68
      Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all of the input.
    • Posts: 1,493 Member

      i love ur posts about poo! they always make me laugh. i dont think i know anybody who drops as many dueces as u do!

      my hubby could give him a run for the money
    • Posts: 107
      I can't tell because sometimes ... it just piles up over the water.

      Yeah...s220184383.jpg

      TMI maybe...

      LMAO
    • Posts: 43 Member
      yeah i always thought you dont want it too float because it means high fat, who knows
    • Posts: 389
      http://ezinearticles.com/?Bowel-Movement-101&id=583482
    • Posts: 260
      my mom told me that vegetarian's poo is supposed to float. i'm a vegetarian. this is only true for me some of the time.
    • Posts: 2,964 Member
      I have never heard of this.....interesting.....wonder if I'm a floater? I average 40 + grams of fiber every day.
    • Posts: 1,127 Member
      The only thing important thing about bowel movements is that you have them and are not constipated, bloated, or gassy all the time.
    • Posts: 985 Member
      http://ezinearticles.com/?Bowel-Movement-101&id=583482

      You cannot believe everything you read on the internet, and google kinda sucks sometimes. I rather ask some people that I trust.
    • Posts: 2,457 Member
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    • Posts: 2,675 Member
      We were told at school that they should float, but I have my doubts. Statistically few people get enough fibre, but when our biology teacher asked whose poos floated most of the class raised their hands, which seemed weird to me.

      I go over on fibre according to mfp quite regularly and my poos very seldom float, unless I'm ill.
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      I've cleaned up this thread. Please remember to be respectful at all times.

      Do not attack/slam/insult other users. The forums are here so that members can help support one another. Attacks or insults against each other takes away from the supportive atmosphere and will not be tolerated. You can discuss the message or topic, but not the messenger - NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are attacked by another user, and you reciprocate, YOU will also be subject to the same consequences. Defending yourself, defending a friend, etc. are NOT excuses. Violations of this rule are taken very seriously and may result in being banned without warning! If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

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      Every party needs a pooper :laugh:
    • Posts: 680 Member
      I never thought to consider this question. Informative to say the least.
    • Posts: 1,127 Member
      show previous quotes

      Every party needs a pooper :laugh:

      From the uptick in thread moderation i'm seeing, I feel the people complaining about offensive images have a valid beef. Moderate within the rules, not via personal bias.
    • Posts: 188 Member
      This is actually something I remember from nursing school: Higher the fat content the more it floats. There wasn't anything mentioned about fiber though so I ddin't know that part LOL!
    • Posts: 53
      I was told by a trainer and a doctor that floating means there is too much fat in your diet.... actually if you want to make sure you have enough fiber your poo should be soft
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