My new theory on the waxy stones

One thing I have learned to trust over the past couple of years is my intuition and what it is telling me about the waxy green stones is this:

My theory is that they are stagnant bile which acts kind of like a glue around the stones. And they probably emulsify (thicken) to a firmer, more waxy substance with the addition of the oil. (whatever kind you choose) From playing with these things (I used gloves) I would not describe them as soaplike but more like softened, extremely sticky wax.

The term saponification used in conjunction with the flush steams me because I know it is not possible, but emulsification to some extent, I can buy into. These waxy balls/stones are as valid a part of a flush as anything else. In my case, a few small ones were all I have seen from the two flushes and I think that as I move this gluey stuff out, the larger, calcified stones will become able to move.

Of course you know this is only a theory and an intuitive one at that. Which means I could be and most likely am talking out my ass.

Laura Tweet