Question:
Sorry to be so graphic, but is anyone's poop green?

I've read about light colored stools, but how about a really lovely deep green? I feel fine, was just wondering if some of you experts know why I'm the green queen. Thanks in advance.    — Lisa S. (posted on March 19, 2003)


March 19, 2003
LOL - mine are that color since I started to take the One-A-Day Weight Smart vitamins...
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 19, 2003
Lisa, You are too too cute !, Yep same color here, a little more graphic, mine seems to be like the consistancy of like molding clay, same color though. I wish I knew why. Maybe due to the fact that we're eating healthier (Low Fat).. That could be the answer. Hoping others out there post as well. Not a gross question ! A cute one ! Post op 10 months down 127 pounds
   — tannedtigress

March 19, 2003
I'm pre-op, BUT I noticed this lovely color occuring just after I started taking DR prescribed Iron tablets.There is probably iron in your vitamins! Hope this helps :)
   — Goodgirl

March 19, 2003
Drinking SF KoolAid (or similar)? I've noticed similar results when I drink a lot (and I ofted drink a lot). I think it is the digested result of red food coloring. Thanks for listening
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 19, 2003
I am, however I think it has something to do with the emrald green bagels we had at our office for St. Patty's day.
   — Sarah S.

March 19, 2003
Someone asked my surgeon this question in a support group meeting. He said the green is bile. Bile is a fat-digesting substance that is secreted in the first part of the small intestine. It starts out as bright green in color. I'm not sure why it happens after surgery, but maybe it has something to do with the re-plumbing of the small intestine.
   — Cheryl D.

March 19, 2003
The Green is from excess Iron. It's normal.
   — thekatinthehat

March 19, 2003

   — thekatinthehat

March 19, 2003
When I was around 7 years old I came out of the bathroom crying as I thought I was dying. They asked why. I said "I am spoiling inside". (You know things often turn green when that happens). I said my poop was all green. They said, "did'nt you just eat a piece of blueberry pie?". I had, lol. I never eat blueberry pie but what I remember that. Anyway it is possible you ate something that did it. If it lasts consult your doc! ;)
   — Danmark

March 20, 2003
Are you taking iron? Iron can turn your poop green too!
   — fropunka




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