Is it possible that you're getting too much fiber?

I have a diet very similar to yours, and early last week, I heaved out an ass-buster that rated #2 on the Bristol Scale. I thought I would die. I upped my metamucil intake for two days.

My wife said, maybe I eat too much fiber.

Drink 64 oz. of water a day, as I try to do; that may help soften things up. I used to have nice hard #2 or #3 stools; now it is fairly reliable #4 or #5. Don't drink the water all at once; overloading can give you heart palpitations (or at least it has done that for me). Drink when thirsty, but drink a lot. Happy pooping!

Chief. Is there a mystery here? Did the appearance of these mega logs coincide with the introduction of the fiber supplements into your diet? If so, cut back on them.

On the other hand, your current condition (if the straining isn't hurting you) sounds rather enviable -- dare I say, orgasmic. Are you sure you want to slip back down the scale?

The fiber supplements were introduced to combat the condition, they seem to be helping although I am still curious as to what caused the change in the first place.

The firmer movements are actually sort of nice but it takes a bit of straining to get them started out, that is the only thing I don't like. I am saving money on TP now so maybe I shouldn't complain. Maybe this comes on with age......anyone care to comment on that?

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Eat chilies and feel the burn!!

Chief, I did notice that Georgia Pacific stock is down about 20%.

Chief, perhaps you're just getting old. perhaps the gin and tonics are catching up with you!
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i love poop.

PD.........Georgia Pacific will have to diversify to recoup their losses. Ms. Panz.....Gin and tonic is the elixir of life, everyone knows that things last longer when they are pickled.

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Eat chilies and feel the burn!!

Metamucil only works when you get enough water to move it. If you don't drink enough water, it takes water from your stool, which would make your stools harder. Up the water, decrease the fiber a bit, and hell, take a walk while you're at it. A little exercise is great for moving poop.

Eat some of that kimchi, too. Nothing says butt blowout like kimchi.

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yup, Daphne is right. More water. you are consuming alot of fiber and you need water to compensate.
Kimchi yes. And spam with hot sauce.

You could try adding something new to your diet. Maybe your system will wake up and get itself out of that rut.

There was a time when my wife was on a plum kick, buying them everytime she went to the grocery store. I had never eaten plums on a regular basis, but was having four or five a day. My turds had a perfect size and consistency during the plum period. Soft, but not too soft. Longer than usual and not too big around. They slid out smoothly, quickly, and easily, leaving nothing behind but a happy sensation in the lower body.

Boopoo, I would like to tell you about my
Cheetos period, but it's not real pleasant.

PD.......Years ago I noticed that my penis was turning orange. I visited the doctor but he was stumped. He asked me about my daily routine so I told him that usually I ate cheetos while watching porn videos.

Daphne and all the gang, thanks for the tips. Less gin and tonic, more water and a morning walk are in my near future. Also
I have a gallon jar of homemade kimchi in the fridge and a bucket of Bavarian kraut fermenting.

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Eat chilies and feel the burn!!

Forget the pills and potions, Chief - more beer and plenty kimchi is what you need.

I was in North Korea a couple of years ago and my turds changed dramatically while I was there. From regular brown logs (about 3 or 4 four inchers, one and a half inch diameter) they got lighter coloured and also turned into 2 or 3 feet of half inch diameter water mocassins. All due to kimchi 3 times a day washed down with plenty of beer.