I'm having abdominal surgery on Tuesday of next week. And you are not my doctor or, in fact a doctor at all. Although it's not bowel surgery, my bowel is notoriously difficult and always seizes up for a few days after anyone has been in there having a fiddle. What can I eat in advance to reduce the "residue" so I enter surgery with a pretty empty bowel? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2008 - 9 answers

What is your recommendation for staying regular when traveling? I traveled internationally this past fall and on the last few days of the trip my digestion had really slowed. I was gone 8 days and was in a couple or three different time zones. I feel there is an emotional component to this too where I am worried that when sightseeing there won't be a toilet or something like that so maybe I slow the process because of fear? Have any of you perfected this for yourselves? Prune juice does not work for me but I do prefer tackling this naturally. Any insight is appreciated!
posted by seekingsimplicity on Nov 20, 2008 - 25 answers

Poop question about normalcy and bowel movements [possibly disgusting] [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 24, 2008 - 25 answers

How many times a day does the normal 2 year old poop? [more inside]
posted by trbrts on Dec 12, 2007 - 23 answers

I want to practice yoga early in the mornings. But it's got to be after bowel movement. Problem is, my bowel movements, though quite regular in terms of daily-ness, occur at odd times. Sometimes I have to wait 2 or 3 hours after waking, and that throws off the whole sched. I also need to do yoga on an empty stomach, so eating something to stimulate the bowel movement isn't a solution. And I don't like coffee or cigarettes. I do try to keep a regular sched, waking/sleeping at approximately the same time each day. So....do I have any other options for teaching my body to do its bizness first thing upon waking?
posted by jimmyjimjim on Sep 20, 2007 - 16 answers

What's the best way to deal with a terrible disease called IBS? ( Irritable bowel syndrome) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 18, 2007 - 31 answers

I'm looking for a simple menu of foods that fill nutritional requirements, are easy to make, and that won't bother my fussy unhappy gut while I'm on a crazy schedule for the next while. [more inside]
posted by stray on Mar 5, 2007 - 13 answers

Haven't done a #2 in a few days now. No pain or discomfort whatsoever...anything to worry about? [more inside]
posted by randomstriker on Jul 5, 2006 - 22 answers

What lubricates bowel movements on the way out, and what makes it happen? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2006 - 14 answers

Mudbutt: What causes it and how can I get rid of it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2005 - 12 answers