My tongue turned black today is this normal?

I am a recent post-op. I had lap rny on 7/7/03 and have had no problems thus far. Tonight when I went to brush my teeth before bed I noticed my tongue was discolored (black). I brushed it as well but it did not take the color away, even a little. It was fine this morning. I have not had any foods or drinks today that would have caused it to change (ie a purple popcycle). One last thing is I have my tongue peirced (for over a year and nothing like this has ever happened). Has this happened to anyone else? Should I take out my tongue ring? Thanks guys

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