First stools

[GlutenFreeSingleMom 22]

Is it normal to have black colored stools after my surgery or should I contact my doctor office?

[ReDbEaN 654]

I didn't have that. I personably would contact my dr. Black usually indicates blood

[GlutenFreeSingleMom 22]

I hope it isn't anything .... Now I'm freaking!

[mlowell 39]

I hope it isn't anything .... Now I'm freaking!

Are you taking Iron supplements? That can make it black

[GlutenFreeSingleMom 22]

No Iron .... only 4 days post op

[EarthyGoalie 253]

I did... but as in black, I mean EXTREMELY dark, but not literally black lol...

[jatherley 126]

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?

[ca_medic5 75]

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

[Arts137 1,811]

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!

[sojourners 0]

Has anyone had any back pain on left side?

[Kathy Kramer Deitch 0]

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.