Hello -
Forgive me for being completely ignorant about this topic!
I am 41 YO female, in good health. I have been treated for melanoma, however had a negative sentinel node biopsy and at this time have no evidence of disease.(just background info) I am 5'8" and 155 lbs. As of 1/1/2009, I have been on a calorie restricted /low fat/ high fiber diet and have lost 14#.
This last week I have been on business travel and have been enjoying food that I have not touched since 1/1. I am in the south, so some of this is fairly fatty. For instance yesterday AM I had grits, oatmeal pancakes, sausage & eggs. (not binging though, left lots on my plate, so the quantity hasn't been too much, but definately, not so healthy inthe what category).
Anyway, I have been feeling constipated and bloated for the last couple of days. Last night I stasrted getting very gurgely & gassy, I went to the restroom in hopes of a BM, and foamy discharge came out, no feces. This am, again gurgely, I thought I needed to pass gass, and again this foamy discharge. It is not particularly smelly, it is light in color, whitish rather than clear.
I have a couple more deays of travel with a couple of long flights in front of me before I get home. Is this anything to be concerned about? If not, is there anything I can do to manage the symptoms?
Thanks much!