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Weird Question.. How long do you take to poop?

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CarissaD216
CarissaD216

Hi guys,

I just had an internal hemorrhoid banded today and I was reading the pamphlet. It says "empty your bowels in 2 minutes ".

This might be how I got myself into trouble in the first place, but I've never been able to empty that fast. Sometimes it takes me a good 15-20 min.

Any advice on how to speed up the process? How long do you take , especially after having a procedure done?

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  • Jnf123
    Jnf123 CarissaD216

    Posted

    Stool softener at night , and Fiber supplement in the morning. Its like almost immediately after drinking it in am. Im in and out. If you cant go within 2 minutes,get up and walk around until you do. DON'T sit and strain!!!

    • CarissaD216
      CarissaD216 Jnf123

      Posted

      Thanks! That's always been my problem. I'm a "pusher"

    • Jnf123
      Jnf123 CarissaD216

      Posted

      And thats exactly one of the reasons we're on this board 😒

  • omar92469
    omar92469 CarissaD216

    Posted

    i did 5 banded procedures ... they were all a waste of time . no relief

    it wasn't until i had hemmrohoids surgery when i got some relief .

    The answer for emptying your bowl is :

    1. eat good very rich with fiber

    2. drink a truck load of water whether you want to or not

    3. eat more fiber

    4. drink fiber juice ( 100% pear juice for example )

    5. more water

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