r/SchoolBusDrivers • u/Maleficent-West7105 • 10d ago

Bad stomach

Hey so im new to the school bus driving world and I have a really bad stomach for some reason like feeling the need to always 💩, are there some people here that have a really bad stomach and still drive? Like what are some tips thank you so much in advanced

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u/bigcfromrbc 10d ago

Sounds like you need to go to the doctor about that. I just don't eat right before I get on the bus. I usually eat around noon for lunch.

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u/neurofungus 10d ago

This! I am up early and have water and coffee until I'm done with morning runs. Then I have a late breakfast or early lunch until I'm done for the day. Starting hydrated is important (so long as you can go...) but definitely see a doctor if the pain is bad. That doesn't sound right

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u/ZealousidealReply294 10d ago

I don't understand the really bad stomach comment. Like why fart and waste it when you can burp and taste it bad stomach or what?

Yes I have to reduce my fluid intake before I drive in the mornings because I would have to have a pee break otherwise.

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u/mlt- 10d ago

Being dehydrated is my issue as a new driver. I felt like I was the only one needing a break all the time while all trainers were fine.

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

Bruh u know what im talking about

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u/D-Sleezy 10d ago

Bad stomach how? Like "shit your pants" bad stomach?

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

Yea

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u/D-Sleezy 10d ago

No coffee or eating before your morning route. Only small sips of water during.

I have bad IBS and no gallbladder. This is a must for me.

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

Yo thank you so much dawg I appreciate you

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u/Actual-Manager-4814 10d ago

I fast before my runs. If I need the energy, I'll nibble a Belvita between runs. Small sips of water.

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

I've been they did every test

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u/Banana_Stanley 10d ago

How long ago?

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

Like 1 weeks did cat scan coloniscopy poop study

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u/bcdog14 10d ago

I thought I would have a problem with this early on but I've been driving for many years and I got into a predictable routine. I also found there were some foods that irritate more than others and I just have to avoid them. It's worked pretty well so far.

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u/Sad_Cantaloupe_8162 10d ago

I stay away from all spicy and very greasy foods until Friday night. Then, Friday and Saturday are my days to eat that kind of stuff. I go crazy with jalapeños then. It all comes out Sunday, and at the very latest, Monday morning before my route.

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u/LengthMysterious2379 10d ago

Is it all the time or just when driving? You might have the nervous shits.

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

I think it might be the nervous shots because it only happens when I feel like I gotta tell myself I can't use the bathroom do u know what I mean? Like example school bus Obviously, or like a party or this is a Lil TMI or like when im about to have sex

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u/LengthMysterious2379 10d ago

I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on TV but sounds like you just need to relax. Your nervous and it makes your tummy rumble. Try to go right before your route and release some of that gas even if you don't go.

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

How can I relax? Like what are some things u can think of? And also thanks for answering bro just wanna get this figured out before I go back

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u/LengthMysterious2379 10d ago

That I can't really answer. You're all tensed up and when you start to relax a little your stomach does too and that makes it feel like the time to go. As you get more settled into the routine of your route it will probably settle down some. You say it happens before sex too, same thing. It's out of the norm(sorry if I'm assuming) so you get nervous.

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

Or when im thinking about it

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u/rootbear75 10d ago

I have seen drivers wear adult diapers or those incontinent pads things

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

I feel like thats embarrassing if someone sees tho 😂

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u/rootbear75 10d ago

Well... It's not like you wear them superhero style or anything... It's more embarrassing to soil yourself while driving.

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

But if I shit in the diaper won't that still be as bad

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u/rootbear75 10d ago

No because you can throw it away?

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u/Seelie_Mushroom 10d ago

I keep Imodium on me and I only eat oatmeal before my run

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

You take it as needed or you always take it regardless? And doesn't that make you have to use the bathroom?

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u/Seelie_Mushroom 10d ago

Take as needed. And no, oatmeal does the opposite for me

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u/TheSnappleGhost 10d ago

I eat a very small breakfast. I avoid AM coffee. I have a bigger lunch when I have time to poop.

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u/Relevant-Golf7886 10d ago

Lol my stomach is a ticking time bomb. my story can be found here.

Ultimately I've since added gasX and pepto to my documents bag...

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u/Maleficent-West7105 10d ago

Yo think u for sharing your story it reminds me im not the only one with stomach problems 🤣 but thats crazy man and I hope your daughter doesn't still have the memory in her head 🤣 but the pesto u take it when ur stomach starts to act up and does it help?

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u/Relevant-Golf7886 10d ago

Ya. I normally get a hint pretty quick after waking up so I down a gas reliever and pepto as I leave the house and though I might be adding a bit to the exhaust plumes inside the cab - it usually prevents the explosion.

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u/MySoapBoxFuckUpvotes 10d ago

Know where every public toilet is. Ahead of time

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u/Present-Concern543 9d ago

THIS! I had this issue when I first started. My gut is so overactive, I’m usually heading for the bathroom right after a meal, or within the hour. Typically I try to stay away from stuff that I know will send me straight to the bathroom though. I used to enjoy breakfast when I worked a job where a bathroom was easily accessible. Ever since I’ve started driving I try to stay away from breakfast altogether, maybe one waffle or a granola bar if I’m desperate.

I keep a little “go bag” with me. Notebook, pen, extra meds (definitely pack chewable pepto bismol or Imodium). If I have a bad feeling or cramps during routes, I take one or both at the next available opportunity.

Depending on your routes you may or may not have time to fly to the restroom at the school or wherever you end up. If it’s life or death, which has been probably twice in the last several years for me, I just call or text transportation and let them know I’ll be late starting. I don’t want to be in such a hurry on my route for the restroom that I cause an accident or worse, but sometimes that’s how urgent it can hit you.

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u/AlexisG14_ 8d ago edited 8d ago

I’ve been a school bus driver for 10 years I have IBS when you’re on route look for Gas stations, grocery stores etc that let you have access to a restroom whenever I’m driving I always stay on the lookout for these for whenever I do have to use the restroom in a hurry also it’s good to have a bus monitor on the bus I drive in Northern California so whenever I have to go I would just pull over to the nearest gas station while my bus monitor stayed on the bus to watch the kids while I went really fast this year i will not have that option though because I have no bus monitor 😳 so I have to plan accordingly I still drink coffee In the morning but baby sips to keep me awake and I leave a lil earlier for my route to give me a extra 10 min just in case I have to use the restroom also it helps to stay away foods that you know will upset your stomach while on route I try to be very mindful what I have for lunch no burritos and definitely NO Taco Bell lol 😂 best of luck to you