Poop matters.. - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

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sockmonkey70 , 04-30-2007 02:39 AM

This may seem to be an odd question, but hear me out.
I was told once by someone that you can tell if your diet is healthy if your poop floats..Anyone else ever heard of this, or is it an urban legend type thing?
All I can say is mine must not be healthy..

#2

techwife , 04-30-2007 04:56 AM

I used to work in a salon with a stylist that was really into herbal therapy-type stuff. She used to talk to her clients and say things like, "you can really tell you are healthy if you go to the bathroom 3 times a day and your poo is 4 inches long and floats." My customers and I would look at each other and try not to laugh. Like, what kind of conversation is THAT to have with a client?

That is the only thing I've ever heard of floating poo.

#3

crazynette826 , 04-30-2007 06:26 AM

I've heard this also, but I think the one I heard was that you know you're getting enough fiber if your poo floats. Don't know if it's true or not. Just thought I'd share.

#4

Ruthxxx , 04-30-2007 06:33 AM

True.

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JayEll , 04-30-2007 07:06 AM

The things people will say... and believe... Sounds like an urban legend to me.

Just did a quick search--medline says that floating poop could be a sign of certain diseases...

Jay

#6

maegdaeien , 04-30-2007 08:38 AM

I've totally heard of that too! I don't know if I believe it or not, but I'm sure that it would change somehow depending on what you eat...?

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Janie Canuck , 04-30-2007 09:34 AM

I did some reading on this topic (believe it or not) a year or so back. Jayell, I read what you read, but I also read the opposite - that it's good, indicates adequate fibre. My own doc. basically said that in the absence of any other signs or symptoms, it's nothing to worry about, one way or the other.

Personally, mine can go either way (risking TMI, I know!), and I think it's linked to my diet/fibre intake.

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almostheaven , 04-30-2007 09:47 AM

Ok, well floating poo...all well and good, but I'm wondering who here has accomplished the amazing trick of floating pee?

#9

ennay , 04-30-2007 01:57 PM

Dr. Oz does not like floating poop. He likes it all to come in one swoosh and maintain it's S or C shape. I believe he specifically mentions floating poop as BAD.

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alinnell , 04-30-2007 02:18 PM

I've heard that you should have some that floats and some that doesn't. The floating stuff is because of the fiber you've eaten.....but seriously, do we really analyze all our poops? I'm just happy when I'm not constipated!

#11

PurdueGal , 04-30-2007 02:31 PM

Here's a link to the article from Oprah's website where Dr.Oz talks about poop

http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody...tion_101.jhtml

#12

almostheaven , 04-30-2007 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alinnell

I've heard that you should have some that floats and some that doesn't. The floating stuff is because of the fiber you've eaten.....but seriously, do we really analyze all our poops? I'm just happy when I'm not constipated!

I'm too busy analyzing the baby's to worry too much about my own.

#13

freiamaya , 04-30-2007 07:27 PM

HONESTLY, in Holland, toilets used to be built with little shelves on them, so you could "inspect" them prior to flushing (REALLY nasty when I first encountered them...). I guess floating or not isn't too important...
Lets all talk about something else...I feel a bit nauseous....

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jtammy , 04-30-2007 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alinnell

I've heard that you should have some that floats and some that doesn't. The floating stuff is because of the fiber you've eaten.....but seriously, do we really analyze all our poops? I'm just happy when I'm not constipated!

Me too!

#15

GatorgalstuckinGA , 04-30-2007 10:48 PM

one thing i know about poop...when you eat corn...you have corny poop LMAO...sorry poop is just funny. I can't help it...i know this was a serious question and i'm not trying to make light of it...just it really makes me chuckle (oh yeah...and to answer your question...i don't know and never really paid attention)