Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't been on the site for a while. Been so busy and trying to also manage my Colostomy. I am prone to normal stool, constipation and diarrhea occasionally. A while back I started Benefiber to keep things running smoothly. I took just 1 dose for 2 days...stool was good, then turned green for a few days...then back to normal. I know that Benefiber can be taken sporadically to keep things running smoothly. 3 days ago, I decided to take Benefiber ( always okay with doctor) again. Just 1 dose. Output was normal and healthy. But, a few hours later, dark green stool and has remained this color since then. No diarrhea...normal, but green. I have regular appointment with stoma nurse next Wednesday. Does this have something to do with bile not functioning properly. Green foods don't do this to me. Otherwise I feel fine. For me personally, when I have bile output, it's pretty noticeable in smell and appearance. That's with an ileostomy, so I'm not sure if bile would be as apparent with a colostomy. It wouldn't surprise me if this is just an effect caused by the Benefiber, but please update us after you've spoken with your stoma nurse. I'm curious now 😀 Just your friendly neighborhood ostomate. @veganostomy What is your bile output from? I am just concerned that just 1 dose (2 teaspoons) of Benefiber would cause me as of now, 3 days of green stool. Stool output is normal, but having quite a bit of it. I have actually lost a pound! 🤔
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