Unsavory Topic but here goes....

Its because of excess fiber in your diet. Fiber floats!

no answers, just hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Love this topic!

I never paid attention to if it floats,im usally to busy making little statues out of it,doesnt everyone?:laugh:

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.

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*

As long as it doesn't jump out and call itself Mr. Hankey, you should be okay.

Rofl, Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo!

:laugh: :blushing: :laugh: :blushing: :laugh: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: *gasping for air from all the laughter!*

hope floats?

Holy crap!

Good topic either way


http://www.lisabarger.com/is-it-true/should-bowel-movements-sink-or-float.html

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!

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

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

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.