Thread: poo

Hi all - apologies for the subject, but I'm getting a bit concerned now!!

I have never been a 'regular go-er' going for a number 2 only once a day or maybe even every other day.

I'm now finding that this has reduced to once every 4 days. I'm sure this isn't normal - do you think I should see the doctor!!??

I do a mixture of red/green and EE and it doesn't really matter what plan I do.

Horrible question... thanks for even bothering to read it!!

Hun I really don't think its anything to worry about,if your concerned them obviously go to the doctors but he will probably only give you laxatives and send u on your way. Are you on any medication that could be causing constipation?? My advice would be to make sure you are drinking enough water,and eating more fiber! Lots of wholegrain and brown/wholemeal bread/rice! I personally notice that caffiene and fruit make me go! But everyone is different hun.you could also try them fiber sachets which help make u go.a change in diet will defo cause change in bowel movements too.if your in pain or can't manage to get yourself regulated then the doctors it is xx

As long as you're not feeling bloated or in pain it should be ok. I'm not regular either - never have been!!

thanks guys - I appreciate your response.

I'm not in any pain, nor do I feel uncomfortable. So I will try a few more fibrey foods and will stop stressing!

Happy now!

I eat All-Bran for breakfast and find having Scan Bran for lunch really helps

A glass or two of warm water could help too.

HAHA, I was totally thinking about posting this same question this morning!!

I'd not "been" properly since sunday and today I'd started feeling a bit sick. Had a herbal tea at half 12 and "went" at half 3. Feel loads better now

i get like this from time to time i generally drink lots of pure oj and i go then lol

Haha my body has been on a timer since I started SW. I go every Friday and Monday. That's it lol

Like you I wouldnt be a regular, ha ha. But I find since I started sw its better. I find if I eat the same meals for days on end I am much less frequent but if I change what I eat every few days I am more regular. I notice my weight loss is slow or non existant when I am not regular. I find beans are good as are satsumas and the wholemeal bread.

I love beans on toast and would eat this for brekkie every day but I notice if I have it for more than 4/5 days in a row I tend to clog up (sorry tmi) where as if I eat it 2/3 days take a break for 2/3 days I will "go" everyday. I think the digestive system most have to work a bit harder if we are eating a larger variety of foods. Thats my "poo" theory anyway

When I am on the plan I don't poo a lot and I think it is because I don't eat so much rubbish!! If I come off plan my tum does suffer. I suppose if rubbish goes on rubbish comes out!!
Julie x

I really do appreciate all these replies - sooooooo glad I'm not on my own some of the replies have really cracked me up!!

Love ya all! x

Yipeeeeeeeeeee a poo thread, we've not had one for a while.

I'd agree with the others, if you feel ok & not bloated, constipated, then nothing to worry about. Just drink plenty of water & try not too worry.

I'm sure if you do a search you'll find info on how to ease constipation. Think it was discussed early last year.

a nice hot cuppa does it for me :-)

i love a good poo thread!

i dont go much at all. Its the way it is.

If i get worried/blocked up for a long period of time (over 4 days) - 2 ducolax and its all sorted.

Dont worry - its how the SW plan affects some people.

x