GlutenFreeSingleMom 22 Posted October 11, 2013 Is it normal to have black colored stools after my surgery or should I contact my doctor office? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReDbEaN 654 Posted October 11, 2013 I didn't have that. I personably would contact my dr. Black usually indicates blood 1 Arts137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlutenFreeSingleMom 22 Posted October 11, 2013 I hope it isn't anything .... Now I'm freaking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlowell 39 Posted October 11, 2013 I hope it isn't anything .... Now I'm freaking! Are you taking Iron supplements? That can make it black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlutenFreeSingleMom 22 Posted October 11, 2013 No Iron .... only 4 days post op Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EarthyGoalie 253 Posted October 11, 2013 I did... but as in black, I mean EXTREMELY dark, but not literally black lol... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jatherley 126 Posted October 11, 2013 Did you have to swollow that nasty liquid stuff for your leak test? That stuff has to come out too. It made my stool very dark (black) and upset my tummy. Is it possible that's the cause? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca_medic5 75 Posted October 11, 2013 Yap that can be blood ! But followings surgery that could be common , I'd wait for my next movement and c if it changes meds and leak test could cause it . If it persist then call ur doc 1 Arts137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arts137 1,811 Posted October 11, 2013 Are you in any discomfort or have a fever? If so do not "pass go' and call your MD. If not the CA-Medic has a good approach. Wait for your second bowel movement and assess. If still black, see the MD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sojourners 0 Posted October 11, 2013 Has anyone had any back pain on left side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy Kramer Deitch 0 Posted October 11, 2013 I had that too and also didn't really have much of a bowel movement for a few days at time. I was used to having a bowel movement daily before the surgery. Now almost four months in, I am having normal bowel movements again. I also had bouts of Constipation which I wasn't used to. Definitely call the doctor though and at least tell them about this. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
