When someone has had years of constipation, it is quite possible that the first treatment is disappointing as not a lot of poo comes out. One lady produced just clear water for ages and then suddenly the tube filled up with pieces of brightly coloured vegetable! We got none of the faeces which was stuck to the bowel wall, but did manage to shift the previous nights meal – most of which hadn’t been chewed, just swallowed … I liken it to the conveyor belt on the Generation Game !
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