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2. Bowel Program Day - The aim of this day is to get me up and functioning in much the same manner as we previously described for a work day, but with some necessary variations in procedure as dictated by this day's priority - the bowel program.
a. Preparation for the success of this function has been incorporated into our daily life style, i.e., diet, medication, etc.
1. Medication - Uricoline (a smooth muscle relaxer) which was prescribed for me as a result of an earlier bowel impaction and Colace (a stool softener).
2. Large quantities of fluid - I drink approximately five quarts daily. This serves the dual purpose of thoroughly flushing the urinary system.
3. At least three servings of fruit and fruit juice daily - I prefer to use a small jar of strained baby fruit as one serving and dried apricots or my allowance of dried prunes as a second serving. Fruit or vegetable juice makes the third serving. (Appendix IV)
4. A salad or fresh vegetable is included in at least one meal daily for bulk.