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Author:  sjpersonal [ Tue Dec 07, 2021 2:14 am ]
Post subject:  How to prepare for bowel issues
Well I am about to trial Orlistat weight loss meds which one of the main side affect is loose bowels and incontinence.
It is one of the only main weight loss meds I can try as the other one Duromine my psychiatrist has ruled out due to my Bipolar, ADHD and Autism (mood swings)

Well endocrinologist (public system Australia NSW) refused to do anything as my BMI is not over 42 and not Diabetic. My BMI is 37.6 and my heart is 45 (when I am 35 in age) so need to do something.
Told me to exercise and count calories (I tend to usually be careful and exercise which I am doing the most I can with my mobility issues due to incomplete spinal injury (nerve issues l3l4l5s1).

Well I go to Respite for 2 weeks over the Christmas break as need 24hr support due to Autism, Bipolar flare up season for me went there last time and I am not the only one in diapers (Bladder issues since 2009 with spinal injury).
How do people deal with the bowel incontinence as I will have 0 control over the food in respite?

Many Thanks
Author:  Patrick [ Tue Dec 07, 2021 10:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How to prepare for bowel issues
I hope I can be of service to you. I take Devrom and Nullo to minimize the odor of a bowel release. I also use laxatives, stool softeners with every solid meal, enemas, and glycerin suppositories. Because I get frequent regurgitation, which sometimes includes fecal material, I must carefully monitor my diet. But my most useful tactic is that I wear the heaviest protection (diapers) I own, and plastic pants. Although I do sometimes feel the need to have a BM and can respond appropriately, usually a sudden cough or sneeze can cause a bowel release. Doing Kegels works when I can; however, a sudden cough of sneeze almost always causes a bowel release.
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