GROSS ALERT!! Green #2 Anyone??

OK, I know it may be from all the Iron I am taking....but how long will this last???? I am taking about 130mg a day and I was so constipated for 2 days, I took some Milk of Mag. and waited then it happened and then I went another 2 days nothing then I took another dose of Milk of Mag, and finally I am clearing out, but it's pea green soup! (sorry, to be so graphic) Anyone else having this problem?? Thanks.....!!! Also, my scale again is NOT budging........I wonder if it's because I have been so backed up? Nadine 214/190/110?

I almost asked this same question the other day......but mine was yellowish/orange. Then it dawned on me it's the same color as my liquid vitamins. I am so far away from being normal when it comes to the bathroom, but my surgeon told me that would happen. Instead of the pre-surgery daily trip, now I go 3-4 or occasionally more between BM's. I hope you start feeling more normal soon. ~Tanja

Yup, me too. I'm only taking iron (Ferrous Sulfate) every three days because I've had a hysterectomy. Still, green...... Hugs, Nancy

Why are you guys taking iron? My Dr. never said I needed it. My BM's are normal, only once every 3 days...lol

I am also still green and my PCP said it is from the iron. I was also sent home with a presciption for a stool softener but so far I haven't needed it. The iron is for women whou are still menstruating but is recommended by the dietician and the surgeon.

Hmmmmm....very interesting! I was told I needed to take 60mg and I guess I screwed up because I was taking it every day and 2X a day @65mg maybe that's why I have been so damn blocked up!!! My paperwork I got with the list of Vitamins says Iron (with Vitamin C) of course I just noticed that as well......I guess it helps to read everything. It's so strange I was reading many people's posts and they are only taking it 3 times a week.....I haven't had my post-op dietician meeting so I guess I will have to ask her then. Your Dr. never told you to take Debra? Thanks everyone and Debra....! Nadine

Any woman that is still having their period is suppose to take iron, i only take it every second day, scared to get constipated. Louise

While I only go about once every 3 days...It is green then....(I am so that you asked this question...I have been wondering if there was something wrong with me....) FYI - I have found when the constipation gets rough - that an Aikins shake will help me out in that area....Not sure if it affects everyone that way. But - I figure if I can get some protein out of the treatment for the constipation - I will go for it! Anne 260/229/150

Hello, I have just come on to this message board. I had my surgery on July 15th. I am green too! and can't ever go unless I take Milk of Magnesia, I am wondering if I will ever have a normal BM. I called my doctor because this was concerning me, has not responded to my call yet. But after reading your messages, I realize this must be part of the normal healing process, since I am not the only one experiencing constipation! I used to be so normal, I miss it! Odel Dori