I have a question about stool color. I had a endoscopy, colonoscopy, gallbladder ultrasound, hida scan, and blood work done this summer. I was having issues with swallowing, pain in the upper right quadrant of my abdomen, and yellow/light brown stools. The endoscopy and colonoscopy were normal. My ultra sound for the gall bladder was also normal. However, the hida scan indicated a fraction rate of 31%. I am a 31 year old male. As a result, it was recommended that I have my gallbladder removed. I went through the laprosopic surgery two weeks ago.
I am feeling better. I don't have the pain as much as I did prior to the surgery. However, my stools are still the same color as before the surgery. The stools are a consistent light brown/yellow color. I am not having dhiarrea or loose stools, just a softer yellow/light brown color. I noticed this color change about 6 months prior to the surgery.
What should I do with respect to the lack of change back to normal color stool? I am concerned that there may be a secondary diagnosis that is keeping the bile from working normally. I had my post op visit today and I stopped by my gastroenterlogist. Both said I should give it 6-8 weeks to see if the color changes back to normal.
I am just concerned about a more serious diagnosis of the pancreas or liver that is possible. Any insight onto what I should do?