Since we're on the subject... I used to have the "squirts" most of the time but since I have had to take more diabetes meds i'm now passing "deer pellets'. I seem to have a harder (no pun...honest!) time having a normal movement. I drink lots of water but I really think all the chemicals in the medication has something to do with it. I haven't had surgery yet...still reading all I can and found this forum yesterday. Maybe any medication could be a factor. I know Vicodin is very constipating.