Question:
Why would having Real Meals cause olive green BMs? I have only had Real Meals twice

in the last week and both times I have had olive green colored bowel movements. Nothing else has changed in my diet. I am having the same amount of protein and water. Should I be concerned? Has anyone else had this happen? I only tried Real Meals caused so many other people raved about how good they were and a friend gave me a couple of samples. This is really freaky. I am five months out.    — Ann B. (posted on August 12, 2003)

August 12, 2003
I also tried vanilla flavored Real Meals for the first time over the weekend. I got constipated (sorry, guys)with the same problem you mentioned. I drank a bunch more water and that helped a lot. I also lost 3 pounds over the weekend while using this product, so I can't complain. It didn't taste as good as my usual stuff(EAS Advant Edge Whey powder - chocolate)It was tolerable, though. I plan to purchase a case of Real Meals when I get the cash.
   — Cupcake B.

August 12, 2003
Well, mine are usually that color since surgery (sorry to be graphic) and I have tried Real Meals only once pre-op and once post op. Didn't care for them. SO, I don't know whether or not they have anything to do with the beautiful shade of khaki!!!!
   — Fixnmyself

August 12, 2003
I have never had Real Meals, but I have read that they have a lot of iron in them. Iron can cause olive green stool and constipation. Not to worry as long as you can tolerate it. The same thing can happen when taking iron pills.
   — Sarahlicious

August 12, 2003
i have never had real meals but have had green poop since the second week- am not taking extra iron so don't know why this is happening- i am over 10 weeks out now and still as green and stinky as ever! doesn'seem to be tied to anything- good luck! janey
   — Jannie N.

August 14, 2003
I've been on Real Meals for 6 month and have never had this happen. I drink the Choc ones and like the taste. I'm always good about getting one half in, but need to start working on getting the other. I do feel like it has helped and want to get back on track
   — Sandy T.

August 15, 2003
EVERY bowel movement I've had since surgery has been olive green and ultra stinky, and I've never used Real Meals... hmmm... must just be a surgery thing, huh? I have my two month check up coming up next week, think I'll ask my surgeon!! God bless!!
   — Amy G.

August 17, 2003
I use Real Meals and haven't experienced olive color bm's... My BM's are blonde *lol* sorta ROFL... well they are!!!
   — WLS_Deb

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