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Floating stool, unintended weight loss, feel full relatively quickly

Posted by Lissa @sonic997, Jan 16, 2023

Hi. I have the above referenced issues, but feel relatively good…albeit losing 15 pounds in 4 months without trying. Have good appetite, but get full relatively quickly. Colonoscopy all good. Endoscopy just shows erosions, waiting for biopsy results. Gastro says it’s GERD, but I don’t have much more than mild stomach discomfort. Have CT with dye of chest, pelvis/abdomen scheduled, but thinking it’s aggressive and maybe should wait for endoscopic pathology. Stool always floats, but fecal fat stool test was negative. Blood work CBC normal. Any suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated

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mikaylar | @mikaylar | Jan 18, 2023

I read a book once called "Healing Ourselves" and it said our stools should float and be the side and shape of a banana.

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Lissa | @sonic997 | Jan 18, 2023

Thank you I will keep posting after test results of ct scans and pathology from endoscopy. Have a nice week

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Lissa | @sonic997 | Jan 19, 2023
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@mikaylar

I read a book once called "Healing Ourselves" and it said our stools should float and be the side and shape of a banana.

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That’s so interesting because dr said it shouldn’t float. Especially not regularly. Thank you. I will look at book

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anniegk | @anniegk | Jan 19, 2023
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@mikaylar

I read a book once called "Healing Ourselves" and it said our stools should float and be the side and shape of a banana.

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A floating stool can also be a symptom of Steatorrhea...the body's inability to digest fats. The stool may also be bulky, light colored, appear greasy or be loose.

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anniegk | @anniegk | Jan 19, 2023
In reply to @anniegk "A floating stool can also be a symptom of Steatorrhea...the body's inability to digest fats. The..." + (show)
@anniegk

A floating stool can also be a symptom of Steatorrhea...the body's inability to digest fats. The stool may also be bulky, light colored, appear greasy or be loose.

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I forgot to add that some people will have a floating stool if they consume alot of fiber.

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susanh824 | @susanh824 | Jan 19, 2023

I’m in the same boat, have unintentionally lost 60 lbs over 9 months. No appetite, fill up quickly. CT scan of abdomen in July was normal. Will have a second CT scan next week. Blood work looks good, though TSH was a bit high. Having ultrasound of thyroid.

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Lissa | @sonic997 | Jan 20, 2023
In reply to @susanh824 "I’m in the same boat, have unintentionally lost 60 lbs over 9 months. No appetite, fill..." + (show)
@susanh824

I’m in the same boat, have unintentionally lost 60 lbs over 9 months. No appetite, fill up quickly. CT scan of abdomen in July was normal. Will have a second CT scan next week. Blood work looks good, though TSH was a bit high. Having ultrasound of thyroid.

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I have a great appetite but do fill up quicker than usual 60 pounds is so much. Pls keep me posted

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grannydee | @grannydee | Jan 22, 2023
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@susanh824

I’m in the same boat, have unintentionally lost 60 lbs over 9 months. No appetite, fill up quickly. CT scan of abdomen in July was normal. Will have a second CT scan next week. Blood work looks good, though TSH was a bit high. Having ultrasound of thyroid.

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Have you been tested for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency???
Please review my profile for my experience if you are not familiar with EPI.
Just a thought, it’s commonly misdiagnosed as IBS-D.
All the best

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gamaryanne | @gamaryanne | Jan 24, 2023

Please make sure they are looking at your pancreas . An area often overlooked. Don’t hesitate to get the scans!

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Lissa | @sonic997 | Jan 25, 2023
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@gamaryanne

Please make sure they are looking at your pancreas . An area often overlooked. Don’t hesitate to get the scans!

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Thank you. I will

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