Unsavory Topic but here goes....

hummzz
hummzz Posts: 385 Member
edited September 27 in Chit-Chat
Okay... I know this is a topic that nobody wants to touch, but I've noticed since I've been eating better that my boo boo floats! Has anyone else noticed this? I know I know...but I've been dying to ask and I finally got the courage! LOL
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  • CassieLEO
    CassieLEO Posts: 757 Member
    Its because of excess fiber in your diet. Fiber floats!
  • HeatherYevette
    HeatherYevette Posts: 56 Member
    I would be willing to bet that the increased fiber and such is causing more gasses to be trapped in your bowel movements. More gas = buoyancy. :)
  • jennywrens
    jennywrens Posts: 208
    no answers, just hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

    Love this topic!
  • annacataldo
    annacataldo Posts: 872 Member
    idk, but i eat more fiber (sometimes as much as 30-35 grams a day, where it suggests i eat 19 a day; but my stuff never floats, lol. maybe im the weird one.. however, while on the topic.. since starting ive been constipated alot and ive never had that problem ever before. maybe mine doesnt float cuz it has more time to get packed in.. lol... eww
  • hummzz
    hummzz Posts: 385 Member
    Okay...great! I really wasn't concerned about it but it was more of an observation. Thanks for the clarity y'all!
  • SarahSmile77
    SarahSmile77 Posts: 27
    that's a good thing! Your "boo boo" is suppose to float; it means that you are getting proper fiber and nutrition. :embarassed:
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    I never paid attention to if it floats,im usally to busy making little statues out of it,doesnt everyone?:laugh:
  • therobinator
    therobinator Posts: 832 Member
    As long as it doesn't jump out and call itself Mr. Hankey, you should be okay.
  • Zombielicious
    Zombielicious Posts: 246 Member
    Its because of excess fiber in your diet. Fiber floats!

    I've heard both - there's the thought your doo doo floats when you eat an excess amount of fat OR when you eat a lot of fiber. I've also heard that it can float if you have high blood glucose levels (like Type 2 diabetes). idk - as long as you're eating healthy and you feel fine...prolly not a big deal.
  • knittygirl52
    knittygirl52 Posts: 432 Member
    That's a new one on me. As a matter of fact, that was something I used to have happen when I was eating poorly--like way too much fat! Maybe someone else has some ideas?
  • crazymama2two
    crazymama2two Posts: 867
    I never paid attention to if it floats,im usally to busy making little statues out of it,doesnt everyone?:laugh:

    *wipes tears from eyes*
  • candlegal
    candlegal Posts: 220 Member
    I also thought the floaters meant that you had excess fat in your diet. Who knows the fiber answer sounds good too:) As long as your doing it regularly it's all good!
  • NoWeighJose74
    NoWeighJose74 Posts: 581 Member
    As long as it doesn't jump out and call itself Mr. Hankey, you should be okay.

    Rofl, Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo!
  • Therapist_mama
    Therapist_mama Posts: 135 Member
    :laugh: :blushing: :laugh: :blushing: :laugh: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: *gasping for air from all the laughter!*
  • Therapist_mama
    Therapist_mama Posts: 135 Member
    :laugh: :blushing: :laugh: :blushing: :laugh: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: *gasping for air from all the laughter!*
  • Therapist_mama
    Therapist_mama Posts: 135 Member
    I did not mean to post that twice! How do you delete an extra post of the same comment?
  • kk281
    kk281 Posts: 66 Member
    hope floats?
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    mrhanky.gif
  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member
    mrhanky.gif

    Holy crap!
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    "boo boo"? OH! You mean ****.
  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
    Good topic either way :smile:


    http://www.lisabarger.com/is-it-true/should-bowel-movements-sink-or-float.html
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    As long as it doesn't jump out and call itself Mr. Hankey, you should be okay.

    Rofl, Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo!

    he loves me and I love you, therefore vicariously he loves you....
  • tiffanyrose519
    tiffanyrose519 Posts: 107 Member
    This was just talked about on Jillian Michaels' podcast, the doctor on the show said it was because you have enough (not excess) fiber in your diet. Floaters are good, sinkers are bad..haha!
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    Could also be a sign of gall bladder or pancreatic problems. Poop floats if there is fat in it,and the fat should have been digested.

    Now I'm wondering if the poop of Alli users floats. :laugh:
  • FearOfFrying
    FearOfFrying Posts: 127 Member
    I never paid attention to if it floats,im usally to busy making little statues out of it,doesnt everyone?:laugh:

    Thank god, I thought I was the only one, they look great if you varnish them too
  • janece4684
    janece4684 Posts: 7 Member
    Turd Man is way to funny
  • thumper44
    thumper44 Posts: 1,464 Member
    Does it count if piles up and is above the water? :laugh: :laugh:

    Seriously, I thought a normal excretion was supposed to be 2-3 feet long, firm, solid, compact.
    There's no way that can all float.:laugh:

    I remember someone posting this website. Lots of info, but I can't access it from work.

    www.smellypoop.com/facts_about_poop.php
  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
    As long as it doesn't jump out and call itself Mr. Hankey, you should be okay.

    ha ha !!!!

    but yes it is supposed to float!
  • 90poundsoflard
    90poundsoflard Posts: 81
    Stools - floatingURL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003128.htm
    .Stools that float are usually due to poor absorption (malabsorption) of nutrients or excessive gas (flatus).

    ConsiderationsFloating stools are seen in a variety of different situations. Most are diet-related, or occur during a gastrointestinal infection. A change in diet can lead to an increase in the amount of gas produced by the bacteria found in the (healthy) gastrointestinal tract.

    Acute gastrointestinal (GI) infections also can result in increased gas in the intestines, due to rapid movement of food through the GI tract. One wrong idea is that floating stools are caused by an increase in the fat content of the stool. In fact, it is increased gas in the stool that makes it less dense and allows it to float.

    Increased levels of nutrients in the stool that have not been absorbed by the GI tract supply the normal bacteria that live in the gut. These bacteria, in turn, produce more gas. This results in more gas-rich stools that float.

    CausesDietary changes, diarrhea, and malabsorption can cause floating stools. Most causes are harmless and the floating stools will go away by themselves when the infection ends or the normal bacteria in the GI tract adjust to the changes in the diet.

    Home CareFloating stools alone do not indicate an illness or problem, and they do not require home care. If a change in diet has caused problems, try to find and eliminate the offending food.

    When to Contact a Medical ProfessionalIt is important to discuss a change in stool characteristics with a doctor if it continues for more than a couple of weeks. If blood, fever, or dizziness accompanies these changes, consult a doctor immediately.

    What to Expect at Your Office VisitA health care provider will normally take a family history and disease history, and will perform a physical examination.

    A stool sample and blood tests may be requested. In most cases, however, these tests will not be needed.
  • nurse_carolyn
    nurse_carolyn Posts: 348
    mrhanky.gif

    omg...you crack me up !!
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