Pooping during the Real Test

[ZinedaneZidane]

I mean this as a serious question.

How strict are the testing centers when it comes to taking a poop during your break times? I mean what if you have to take a poop & you're struggling to get one out & you're getting close to the 10 minute limit for time? Is it better to hold it in for another section or to take a chance & hope that I have less than 10 minutes to poop? The way I see it is that by holding it in for another section, I will definitely not run out of time, HOWEVER, the increased pressure on the colon could be very distracting, but if I purge then it will be a matter of whether or not I make it in time.

Also, what if all the stalls are being used by fellow poopers or even by a gunner that only needs to excrete urine & is using the toilet when he could use the urinal instead?

What methods do you recommend for pooping efficiently? If time is getting close to the limit, do test takers advise not wiping in order to save time? The benefit of this is that by not wiping, I don't have to wash my hands, thus not having any difficulty having my finger read.

Just trying to get ready for any situations. 👍 Thanks for any responses!

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[thepoopologist]

Poop before you head to the test.

 

[dwills]

If you REALLY need to poop it shouldn't take more than 10 minutes from my own personal experience.

 

[muhali3]

yeah, make sure the day before the test you're getting some fiber, so that if such a situation did arise, you would be able to get in and out of the bathroom quickly.

 

[mightymoose02]

Is this the sister thread to my farting thread?

LOL

 

[NachoBabyDaddy]

If you can't figure out how to handle this situation, you shouldn't even think about med school.

 

[ascend]

I'm still not sure what the purpose of this thread is. Do you need like "pooping" advice?

I mean I guess I could write out my method if you really want....

 

[mightymoose02]

I'm still not sure what the purpose of this thread is. Do you need like "pooping" advice?

I mean I guess I could write out my method if you really want....

Go find the "Farting" thread and this is the pooping version.

I made the other thread out of fun... and God knows... we don't need anymore "I am freaking out for my MCAT in 2 days" threads.

Take it for what it is.

 

[moto_za]

Poop before you head to the test.

The poop specialist! 👍

I think someone is going to start a thread next on how to pee?

 

[PingPongPro]

So are we or are we not allowed to wear a diaper?

 

[ascend]

Go find the "Farting" thread and this is the pooping version.

I made the other thread out of fun... and God knows... we don't need anymore "I am freaking out for my MCAT in 2 days" threads.

Take it for what it is.

Good point. This is certainly better read with the MCATs coming up.

BTW, I just took a look at the farting thread... it's glorious.

 

[KindofBlue]

lol I agree the question is kind of silly, but I was also kind of curious what would happen if you didn't make it within the 10 minutes?
Does it just stop at the first page like it does for the practice AAMCs? Or does it start ticking after 10 minutes?

Anyway, OP, to avoid that, change your poop schedule to either early morning or late afternoon/evening. How do you do that? Hold it in on your regular times until you get to the desired hour. If you do that for a couple days your new schedule will be set.

 

[Geekchick921]

Nothing to see here, people. Thread closed.