@nospam: "I passed a cracker today.
It was about 3" in diameter with a body over   9" long. It had a nice
rounded front end and a neat tapering end. The tapered end was,
excluding the body measurement, about 4" long. Quite solid in
consistency (I thought at first that I might have to get it out with a
stick) and a deep choclatey brown. It sank to the bottom with the tail
nestling a good bit more than half way up the bowl. Once evacuation
started I could feel it pull away from the back of my throat. Relief
was tremendous! The credit has to go to liberal portions of all bran,
sea salt and butter milk in the morning and sausages for lunch. I
recommend it to the constipated. 
Henry. "
    @greeser: "Bristol Stool Form Scale: This might help to put things into
perspective for you.
The Classification of stools
Stools have been classified according to seven types, on what is
called the Bristol Stool Form Scale, according to their appearance, as
seen in the toilet water, after a motion.
Type 1:   Separate hard lumps, like nuts
Type 2:   Sausage-like, but lumpy.
Type 3:   Like a sausage, but with cracks in the surface.
Type 4:   Like a sausage or a snake, smooth and soft
Type 5:   Soft blobs with clear cut edges
Type 6:   Fluffy pieces with ragged edges, a mushy stool
Type 7:   Watery, no solid pieces
Stools at the lumpy end of the scale are hard to pass and require a
lot of straining.
Stools at the loose or liquid end of the spectrum can be too easy to
pass- the need to pass them is urgent and accidents can happen. The
ideal stools are types 3 and 4, especially type 4, as they are most
likely to glide out without any fuss whatsoever. Also they are the
least likely to leave you with an annoying feeling that something is
left behind.
The Ideal Bowel Movement.
The feeling that you need to go is definite but not irresistible. Once
you sit down there is no delay. No conscious effort or straining is
needed. The stool glides out smoothly and comfortably. Afterwards
there is only a pleasant feeling of relief All of this is most likely
if the stool is type 4
Family Doctor: Understanding your bowels
British Medical Association"
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