Concerns about Greenish Output and Stomach Pain

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Abigail1
Feb 24, 2023 5:18 pm

Hi all, my output has been greenish and a slimy-looking texture the past day and a half. I've also been experiencing a slight stomach pain and I've been feeling overall not so great, very fatigued. I'm also still just 2 months post-op, I'm wondering if I just have a bug or if it's something else?

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Feb 24, 2023 6:35 pm

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Renfromtexas
Feb 24, 2023 7:06 pm

Usually all green-looking material is either stomach bile or something you ate.

Bronxcheer
Feb 24, 2023 8:01 pm

It also could be signs of being dehydrated as all your fluids are going into your bag, and not being absorbed by your body. Try to eat starchy foods at least 3 times a day, and eat little meals throughout the day. This worked for me and helped firm up my discharge into my pouch. If you need more info, please reach out to me. I was where you are for 1 1/2 months after the procedure and was moderately to severely dehydrated, and needed to get IV fluids. If you aren't feeling 100% achy, tired, etc., that could be it. Have you had labs done lately? That could tell your doctor more information also.

Axl
Feb 24, 2023 9:00 pm

For me, it's bile when you haven't eaten much or stomach is empty, usually seen in the morning.

 
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Justbreathe
Feb 25, 2023 3:02 am

I have an ileostomy and output almost always is the direct result of input - I once posted on here under the title

"50 Shades of Green"

I have come to learn white wine turns a lovely shade of green as it gets bagged (possible double entendre here)

I have also had pain but usually passes within a reasonable amount of time - I think it's a gas bubble - with spikes

Riva
Feb 25, 2023 7:53 pm

Are you hydrated enough? If not, fatigue will surely get to you.