Is it supposed to sink or float?

tdjones00
tdjones00 Posts: 68
edited September 26 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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  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Depends.

    Probably varies from what you're eating.

    The density is gonna be different.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    a high amount of fiber, which is desirable, will cause it to float.
  • lil_missfit
    lil_missfit Posts: 565 Member
    float:)) saw it on "You Are What You Eat"
  • lesliefoste
    lesliefoste Posts: 137 Member
    A chiropractor told me that if your poo doesn't float, you need to get more fiber in your diet.
  • chrisyoung0422
    chrisyoung0422 Posts: 426 Member
    Float like a boat!
  • reallivefitness
    reallivefitness Posts: 99
    This made me lol. I was wondering the same thing lately, and now I know! :-P
  • breakingthecycle
    breakingthecycle 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. :-)
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    I can't tell because sometimes ... it just piles up over the water.

    Yeah...s220184383.jpg

    TMI maybe...
  • Laurab_1986
    Laurab_1986 Posts: 32 Member
    Oh U learn something everyday - I'm a sinker so better get on the fibre!
  • mishelnkiki
    mishelnkiki 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!
  • rockabyesarojane
    rockabyesarojane 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.

    :)
  • KickassYas
    KickassYas 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.
  • gtm124
    gtm124 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:
  • TonyTrinch
    TonyTrinch Posts: 48
    Float like a boat!

    In a moat.
  • tdjones00
    tdjones00 Posts: 68
    Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all of the input.
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama 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
  • mirapaigew
    mirapaigew Posts: 107
    I can't tell because sometimes ... it just piles up over the water.

    Yeah...s220184383.jpg

    TMI maybe...

    LMAO
  • sek92
    sek92 Posts: 43 Member
    yeah i always thought you dont want it too float because it means high fat, who knows
  • LovelySnugs
    LovelySnugs Posts: 389
    http://ezinearticles.com/?Bowel-Movement-101&id=583482
  • ruffledviolet
    ruffledviolet 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.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie 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.
  • pyro13g
    pyro13g 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.
  • JenBrown0210
    JenBrown0210 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.
  • ladyhawk00
    ladyhawk00 Posts: 2,457 Member
    I've cleaned up this thread. Please remember to be respectful at all times.

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  • Oishii
    Oishii 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.
  • SCC88
    SCC88 Posts: 215 Member
    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:
  • tammyquinnlmt
    tammyquinnlmt Posts: 680 Member
    I never thought to consider this question. Informative to say the least.
  • pyro13g
    pyro13g Posts: 1,127 Member
    I've cleaned up this thread. Please remember to be respectful at all times.

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    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.
  • theresnoeggs
    theresnoeggs 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!
  • Vmsunderland
    Vmsunderland 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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