Warning: Gross Subject

What do my bowel movements and Michael Jackson have in common? They were both once very dark and now they're both very light. Is anyone else experiencing this and does anyone know why? Sorry about the crude subject matter. Inquiring minds want to know and who better to ask than the Marchers. Connie

Connie, I can't help you on the WHY, but your description is priceless!

Mine looks like baby poop, a bright yellow and pastey. Since I am on soft foods that have consisted of eggs and mashed potatoes and cheese, I account that for my above description. However, I know have a little hemorid problem to go with this. I think I preferred the dirrahea. By the way, it is "smelly" to and OUST is great.

I'm afraid my BM's are so infrequent, I can't answer your question! Is anyone else having THAT problem??? Maureen

Mine are only about twice a week, but my doc said that some people will fall into that pattern. mgm

I'm only 4 days post op and haven't had a bowel movement yet!

My first BM happened 5 days out and was really dark, like I'd been taking iron pills. Now it's that wonderful bright yellow and oh so smelly. I think the color is due to the fat. Pre-op whenever I ate something fatty (had gallbladder out in 92) it was the same color and consistancy..... having a ball with it now! Gayle Queen of Yarn Balls

OH CONNIE! I can't believe it - you are so hilarious! I was just going to post the SAME EXACT thing! I have the same types of bm's. I was reasoning through it and figured since the old stomach is still getting bile from the liver and excreting it to the colon, yet our food intake is so little, it comes out more bile colored than anything. Dina

So glad you brought this up I was going to post on this topic. Mine were black the first days post op then turned yellow and stinky. But I am now concerned. Since I was diagnosed with acuate pancreatitis I have had pure water diarrhea. Even after coming home from hospital this week and taking diarrhea meds four times a day--I still have the runs. I've had a few accidents too. WARNING: If it feels like gas it might no be- get to the bathroom! I'll ask my surgeon about it next week appointment. Robin March 2, 2004 Open RNY 247/222/130

OMG Connie!! I was thinking like one of the riddles on here and I was like "they used to sing and now they're going to jail"? I am so bad at riddles!!!!