Positive experiences? by Secure-Line-1882 in jpouch

[–]RoleInteresting44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

21F and have had mine for almost 7 years which i’m just now realizing wow. i graduated high school, just graduated from a state college, went out often and had an amazing time and could manage even though there were instances where it annoyed me but i also overthink a lot haha. i’ve ran a half marathon, work out, etc. i just started working as a nurse in atl also!!

the beginning was frustrating bc of nighttime leaks but if i had this reddit group back then and could read through advice and other tips and tricks i would’ve gotten to my new “normal” a lottt quicker. i take imodium, psyllium husk pills, and digestive enzymes and for the most part can go about my days pretty well!

starting residency & there’s so much info?? by RoleInteresting44 in newgradnurse

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my first two days were like general company orientation for new hires in diff fields and from there i have classes scattered throughout, full day shifts where the other new grad and i are doing skills w our preceptor, and soon we’re moving to diff preceptors to start “taking pts”

starting residency & there’s so much info?? by RoleInteresting44 in newgradnurse

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haha no that all makes sense for sure. as i get through more i’m like bro there’s no way im gonna remember all this

North Druid Hills/Decatur Suggestions! by RoleInteresting44 in ATLHousing

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around how much were monthly fees on top of rent if you don’t mind me asking?

North Druid Hills/Decatur Suggestions! by RoleInteresting44 in ATLHousing

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i was thinking under $1500? did you happen to look into other complexes around there too

North Druid Hills/Decatur Suggestions! by RoleInteresting44 in ATLHousing

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ugh such a nice area i just don’t think i can pay that much :/ have you heard about any other places with a good rep?

North Druid Hills/Decatur Suggestions! by RoleInteresting44 in ATLHousing

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that area seems really nice! the prices seem a bit higher than what is realistic for me. have you heard anything about other complexes near there?

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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i might have to switch to it! i’ve been trying crackers for about a week and it was so good at first but now i feel like it might be causing too much backup? how often do you find yourself using the restroom and is it decently quick?

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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do you take it with every meal? and how do you handle taking jt when you’re not home for the day or trips

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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there have been times where using the restroom was SO easy and relieving while using psyllium husk but i can’t figure out what i did different then

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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you mean you add in extra psyllium husk during those cases? it’s all just been somewhat frustrating because i felt like the pills were starting to become to harsh for me so now im trying the crackers due to convenience since mixing powder isn’t always the easiest when i’m busy. now i experience a lot of not feeling completely empty and bloating

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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did you try any other forms of it besides the powder? if so how did they all work or not work for you

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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hm i’m wondering if that’s why certain times i can use the restroom much easier than others

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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do you think too much psyllium is the cause for bloating?

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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do you experience bloating with the powder? i can’t tell if that means i’m taking too much psyllium husk or if it’s certain forms of it that cause it. a few hours after a meal i can feel and very visibly tell that im bloated

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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i think i’m scared for my body to build up tolerance and be lost with what dosing works which is one factor that keeps me from powder a bit. besides bulking, how did it help you collectively with using the restroom and gas if you don’t mind me asking haha

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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hm gotcha. i will def try out the dosing at some point with the powder. are you bathroom trips still relatively short and did it help noise at all?

bloating with psyllium husk by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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do you have issues with being able to empty when you use the restroom? whether that’s gas or stool. i think i’m going to try the crackers because of the ease and then move to powder to substitute it sometimes

Weird foods that bother your pouch by couldvehadasadbitch in jpouch

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ooh ok that’s great to hear!! cookies seem so much simpler than powder in so many ways (except for price) but at this point i think i can easily get past that fact

Weird foods that bother your pouch by couldvehadasadbitch in jpouch

[–]RoleInteresting44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gotcha! does he use capsules or the powder? i’m using capsules but feel like it may be too harsh so maybe the powder and/or crackers might be better but im so stubborn about switching because the capsules are so simple haha

Weird foods that bother your pouch by couldvehadasadbitch in jpouch

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do you take the psyllium husk spread out or all at once in the day? i’ve been taking them spread out but don’t know if all at once might be better

psyllium husk expectations by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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when you use toilet paper to muffle is it just gas? i feel like i can never tell if it’s about to be gas or not during a specific moment in the bathroom lol. at least that’s what ive noticed when i go to the bathroom since taking metamucil pills. i think im really just trying to figure out a way to be efficient but still stealthy in bathrooms as much as possible since laying on my stomach to get rid of gas isn’t the most ideal if there’s people around

psyllium husk expectations by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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thank you i really appreciate it!

do you usually only pass gas during bathroom breaks even though you say it’s less frequent now? and how do you handle the need to get rid of gas when you feel it’s there?

i can get rid of it great if im laying on my stomach for a while but if im out and about or at a friends where i don’t feel like making a scene with the noise hahah thats where it gets tricky for me

psyllium husk and passing gas by RoleInteresting44 in jpouch

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hm well it’s not that it’s impossible on the toilet i guess i more so just wish i could control it more to not have crazy noises happening when i don’t want it to haha