I had my lap band on Jan 8 2007 everything has been going good but lately for about 3-4 weeks my bowels have changed to a dark green color and they are very different than before . I need to know if this is a sign of some problems with my band... if any one can answer my question I would appriciate it.. Kinda worried...

Green can also be a sign of too much iron

How many other sites can you go to and read about green bowel movements. I tell you it's a great country. LOL

I think it's worth calling your doctor and asking...if for nothing else than your own piece of mind.

I just love this site......You never know what you might learn.

I agree with all the above. It probably has something to do with the gallbladder. Good luck.

Oh mine have been greenish too the past couple of days! And I thought it was wierd! I was going to tell the doc today when I was at the ER but then I forgot. If it helps initially my gall bladder is something the ER doctor suspected of having problems but the ultra sound looked good. I need to follow up with my regular doc.

I had my surgery May 17, 2007 and am experiencing severe, severe, green diarrhea. I have no gallbladder so can't blame that. Would be interested in this color thing also.

Green watery diarrhea is also a sign of a Clostridium difficile infection. c.diff is frequently picked up in hospital settings. a simple antigen test on the stool will determine if you have it or not. it is treatable.

jc (medical technologistII, ASCP