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58. I just talked with my Dr. on the phone

Tue Dec 30, 2025, 03:02 PM

4 hrs ago

about my concerns...did you know that pepto bysmal makes your poop black? Recommended more fiber and lots of water! Hello daily meta mucil.

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My turn for the e.r. [View all] Marthe48 11 hrs ago OP

I have advanced and it's samplegirl 11 hrs ago #1

My older sister has had several attacks Marthe48 11 hrs ago #8

I lost 1/3 of my colon to that Bluetus 10 hrs ago #32

Same boat... OneBlueDotS-Carolina 7 hrs ago #48

Hang in there. If your surgeon is planning the take-down operation, Bluetus 1 hr ago #60

Healing vibes on the way to you, Marthe. SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #2

I was thinking salt Marthe48 11 hrs ago #5

Is it the salt or grease that's problematic? SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #12

Take it easy, Marthe... MiHale 11 hrs ago #3

I avoid salt Marthe48 11 hrs ago #7

Sodium and salt are not the same... MiHale 10 hrs ago #20

Thank you for sharing this Delphinus 9 hrs ago #38

We're in the same boat Marthe48 8 hrs ago #41

Wow, get well soon. bucolic_frolic 11 hrs ago #4

I was achy Marthe48 11 hrs ago #6

Good you got right in it. Hope you feel better soon. ❤️ underpants 11 hrs ago #9

Feel better Marthe! LuckyCharms 11 hrs ago #10

Sending healing vibes and so happy you got to the cause of the problem. ❤️ MLAA 11 hrs ago #11

I hope you feel better bamagal62 11 hrs ago #13

Deciding to stop beef was the hard part. Almost quiting (beef maybe once a month) was easy ... marble falls 10 hrs ago #30

I rarely eat beef or pork Marthe48 8 hrs ago #42

That's great! bamagal62 8 hrs ago #43

Sending healing vibes, Marthe48 Niagara 11 hrs ago #14

Hoping you bounce back quickly and pain disappears instantly. quaint 11 hrs ago #15

Glad you're feeling a bit better wolfie001 11 hrs ago #16

I hope you feel better soon, Marthe48. area51 11 hrs ago #17

You might find a particular food was the cause nuxvomica 10 hrs ago #18

Apparently quinoa is the same. bamagal62 8 hrs ago #44

Watch your mental health. Your gut has a brain too. My gut issues led to depression. twodogsbarking 10 hrs ago #19

Sorry to hear this,Marthe! Diamond_Dog 10 hrs ago #21

Marthe, imo sounds like you need more fiber in Emile 10 hrs ago #22

I've rarely had a day Marthe48 6 hrs ago #54

I highly recommend sugar free Metamucil powder. I put a splenda in it and drink a glass full followed by beaglelover 2 hrs ago #59

No Wavy Lays? lonely bird 10 hrs ago #23

🫂 mwmisses4289 10 hrs ago #24

They say I have diverticulosis, Silver Gaia 10 hrs ago #25

What I've learned about doctors: male doctors tell me, and female doctors listen. I found out that ... marble falls 10 hrs ago #29

I tend to agree! I also prefer women doctors. Silver Gaia 10 hrs ago #31

I had to go VA when my 'Cadillac' insurance got canceled. I love my women doctors. They investigate and do ... marble falls 9 hrs ago #34

What a great, inspiring story! Silver Gaia 6 hrs ago #49

Makes me happy to hear the happy ending Marthe48 6 hrs ago #52

I could rule out lady parts, appendicitis and gall bladder Marthe48 8 hrs ago #45

Thanks. Silver Gaia 6 hrs ago #50

It's so interesting about your experience. bamagal62 8 hrs ago #47

Yes, the pain was similar, but Silver Gaia 6 hrs ago #51

It's Tuesday True Dough 10 hrs ago #26

Trust me Marthe48 8 hrs ago #46

This getting old is high maintenence and requires a lot of monitoring, doesn't it? marble falls 10 hrs ago #27

Oh no! Glad it got caught early and you are getting it treated BumRushDaShow 10 hrs ago #28

So sorry, Marthe 48. HeartsCanHope 10 hrs ago #33

Bummer. I am glad you went in right away. Hope you are back 100% very soon. LoisB 9 hrs ago #35

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I just talked with my Dr. on the phone crud 4 hrs ago #58

Get well soon, Marthe48 💚 Feeling sick is no fun Clouds Passing 9 hrs ago #37

You got me wondering about my own salt levels Marthe KS Toronado 9 hrs ago #39

I have chronically low sodium Be The Light 8 hrs ago #40

So sorry you're feeling bad too. nocoincidences 6 hrs ago #53

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes 6 hrs ago #55

Please take care, Dear Marthe. Laffy Kat 5 hrs ago #56

Get well soon JoseBalow 5 hrs ago #57