lacey.lacey 7 Posted July 3, 2019 So this is not the most fun topic, but really looking for some people who may have experienced this. I am 2 months post op VSG. I normally only poop once every 4 days or so...yes I know it should be more. Today my stomach started cramping so I went to the bathroom. I had several large blood clots in my stool. Anyone know why? I have contacted my surgeon but it’s the day before 4th of July so idk if I will hear back from them anytime soon. Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated! 💩 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZhiker 2,253 Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) Is it bright red blood? Your stools are probably pretty hard if you are going only every 4 days. The hardness and straining may have popped a hemorrhoid, which can really bleed a lot. Hemorrhoid blood is red, because it is close to the outside opening. Dark or black colored blood would be a very worrisome sign because it means it is further up - maybe damage to the surgical site. At any rate, you need to get it checked out. Edited July 4, 2019 by AZhiker 2 Frustr8 and KatieMc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lacey.lacey 7 Posted July 4, 2019 Yes bright red. I contacted my surgeon and they basically said the same thing u did. I feel fine so maybe it will resolve itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
