Problem with constipation at 82.

[RocketDog]

5 minutes ago, transam said:

No, it's a saline solution 'gun' from the pharmacy, similar to this, works in seconds....😵

 

yeah that works too but the bum gun goes a lot further than 133ml.

[transam]

2 minutes ago, RocketDog said:

yeah that works too but the bum gun goes a lot further than 133ml.

I don't think that's how it works, in fact, the type had to use, the nozzle was about 50ml long, I believe the solution has the effect of relaxing everything in the pooh track, and it does, with me, it took about a minute for the unbelievable landslide.........😝

[BangkokReady]

On 11/19/2024 at 6:07 AM, Luuk Chaai said:

Sounds like you might be lacking in proper nutrition

 you need more animal fat in your diet  not "sawdust" drinks and chemicals

 

Eat animal-based foods. This means no:

Fruits Vegetables Legumes grains Sugars Nuts Seeds And anything else that isn’t meat

 

What are your typical three meals a day and snacks with this diet?  And how much does it cost?

[Luuk Chaai]

11 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

What are your typical three meals a day and snacks with this diet?  And how much does it cost?

typical day    Breakfast,,  usually between 10am - noon    

 4 eggs / size 0    cooked with butter     4-6 slices of bacon   and a beef burger   250 - 300 grams  seasoning ...  just salt  

 

  2nd meal        3-4pm     a ribeye or strip steak   300+ grams  and 2-3 eggs / butter

 

some days add in some salmon , or pork chops / chicken legs 

no veggies, no carbs .  no sugar ..       and I drink plain water  and or Singha soda water

 

Steaks avg about 450baht per pce..   eggs are 165baht for 30    chopped beef is 410baht per kilo /grass fed/makro

sloans streaky bacon ( no msg) 195baht 200grams

 

 

[msbkk]

5 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

typical day    Breakfast,,  usually between 10am - noon    

 4 eggs / size 0    cooked with butter     4-6 slices of bacon   and a beef burger   250 - 300 grams  seasoning ...  just salt  

 

  2nd meal        3-4pm     a ribeye or strip steak   300+ grams  and 2-3 eggs / butter

 

some days add in some salmon , or pork chops / chicken legs 

no veggies, no carbs .  no sugar ..       and I drink plain water  and or Singha soda water

 

Steaks avg about 450baht per pce..   eggs are 165baht for 30    chopped beef is 410baht per kilo /grass fed/makro

sloans streaky bacon ( no msg) 195baht 200grams

 

 

How is cholesterol level and lipid profile?

[HappyExpat57]

On 11/18/2024 at 11:49 AM, giddyup said:

I eat plenty of fruit and vegetables but at 82 I'm finding my bowels just aren't regular any more. Sometimes it's 3 or 4 days between poops. If I take some of the powdered "Posh Medica" brand of high fibre for constipation it really cleans me out, but not sure if regular use of that kind of product is a good idea.

Appreciate any sensible suggestions to help with the problem.

 

Funny how some things stick in your mind. I remember reading Stephen King's "The Stand" where Mother Abigail was thanking god for having had a decent bowel movement. Sounds like irregular bowels are something we all have something to look for if we live long enough. Yay?

[Luuk Chaai]

12 minutes ago, msbkk said:

How is cholesterol level and lipid profile?

just had work done 2 weeks ago  at Bangkok hospital       my profiles are optimal     and my cac is "1"

 

[delgarcon]

I use Senna Leaf capsules which work ok, I buy them from the pharmacy.

[xylophone]

On 11/22/2024 at 1:59 PM, proton said:

 

Thought you were on the posh tamarin powder?

As I posted earlier, it seemed to stop working, however last night I took another sachet of it and this morning I'm absolutely cleaned out – – unless it was food poisoning from the cold cuts at the Italian restaurant last night!!!!

[proton]

1 hour ago, xylophone said:

As I posted earlier, it seemed to stop working, however last night I took another sachet of it and this morning I'm absolutely cleaned out – – unless it was food poisoning from the cold cuts at the Italian restaurant last night!!!!

 

I alternate them so not taking the same one all the time, body probably gets used to anything. sometimes use 9baht Unison enemas from 7/11, but they take a bit of practice to get it all in

[Luuk Chaai]

On 11/21/2024 at 6:28 AM, Gecko123 said:

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983

that's why you eat fat and have a gall bladder for bile !

[giddyup]

41 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

that's why you eat fat and have a gall bladder for bile !

I've already had my gallbladder removed.

[Luuk Chaai]

14 minutes ago, giddyup said:

I've already had my gallbladder removed.

that sucks

 did the MD's give a reason why it had to be removed / cause ?

[giddyup]

41 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

that sucks

 did the MD's give a reason why it had to be removed / cause ?

Gallstones with chronic pain.

[giddyup]

On 11/22/2024 at 1:44 PM, ChrisKC said:

And which of all these suggestions will you opt for?

 

Go to your Doctor;

 

He/she will ask you questions and dependent on your answers will give Professional and appropriate advice.

Well I've taken your advice, saw the gastro doctor this morning and have an appointment tomorrow for colonoscopy and gastroscopy. Have to get thoroughly purged this afternoon, two lots of laxative to take and have to drink 2 litres of water both times. Drinking 4 litres of water over 2 hours will be tough for me.

Edited 1 hour ago by giddyup

[ChrisKC]

2 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Well I've taken your advice, saw the gastro doctor this morning and have an appointment tomorrow for colonoscopy and the other one where the camera goes in through the mouth. Have to get thoroughly purged this afternoon, two lots of laxative to take and have to drink 2 litres of water both times. Drinking 4 litres of water over 2 hours will be tough for me.

Good for you, Really hope you will find full resolution!!

 

Just for a little light relief:

 

Last Monday was "World Toilet Day"

 

Don't pooh pooh it! It's true!