Bristol Stool sounds like something that would go with a Wiggan Butty.

I feel like I do pretty well on the fiber front. I dunno. It doesn't feel like I'm struggling too bad when I'm pooping. But I do sit there for a while afterwards and let my ass dry-heave until I'm sure everything's out. Maybe that's part of the problem.

Honestly, I think the fiber thing is a little overrated and can make things notably worse if you overdo it.My experience is that if I stick to a high-protein/high-fat diet, drink enough water, don't eat a lot of bread or dairy or processed junk, then I have no problems.

Eat yet greens! Moar greens, less beefs!

Dave is correct. You're only as happy as your bowels. Another thing to try is insoluble fiber supplements. I hate metamucil because it's more than 50% sugar and food coloring, but the active ingredient is psyllium husk fiber, so I buy large bags of that online- a 1.5 lb bag will last a few months taking it 2 times per day. mix a level tbsp in a large glass of water. It's slightly hydrophobic, so I use the sink spray attachment and that mixes it up quickly and easily. You will have nice, well-formed craps, and nothing on the toilet paper ever again. It's really amazing. Just make sure you mix it with plenty of water or you could get blocked up.

jeff\_fox wrote:... I hate metamucil because it's more than 50% sugar and food coloring, but the active ingredient is psyllium husk fiber, so I buy large bags of that online...+1Pure psyllium husk is magic.Also, fiber supplements can have a negative effect on the absorption of medication, just in case that is relevant. I take my anxiety/depression medication at night, so I have to do fiber in the morning, for instance.Getting old is a motherfucker all-around.

First gout, now piles. Aging blows. My bootyhole be hurtin' and I'm too scared to boo-boo.

Thanks for the tips. On the whole, Preparation H is doing wonders. And I got a day off from work. Can't beat that.