Blood in stool?

I have blood in my stool. I had RNY on 1/18/05. Someone told me I could have popped a staple. Does anyone know anything about whether this is possible this far out postop? I have already paged the surgeon.

I beleve anything is possible after we have this surgery. I am finding that out and I am 1 yr. 4 months out. if you cant reach your doctor, go to the er and let them know what is going on. They will reach him. You are in my prayers.

Thank you for your response, help, and prayers. I appreciate it very much.

Is the blood bright red? If it is, it is coming from very low down in your intestines. Possibley hemorroids or polyps. Blood that has come from the stomache makes your stools black or tarry looking. This is from the action of stomache acid on the blood. You should see your primary care MD for evaluation. Blood in stools should always be checked out. (Yes, I work in Heathcare)

I wound up in ER and then admitted -- I knew something was drastically wrong. I'm a nurse, but was thinking right. Turns out there was a small ulcer in the pouch caused by the baby aspirin I had been taking. After 2 units of blood and a scope, I was released from the hospital. The stolos were tarry black and it looked like I had poured a bottle of Burgundy wine in the toilet bowl. Thanks for your help.