Should I tell my surgeon about some health problems I am having?

I am pre-op, however, recently I have had bright red blood in my stool as well as a mucous discharge that happens after I have cleaned myself. My surgeon had decided that I did not need to have any other tests done except blood & to see a pulmonologist. I am afraid to tell of this new development because I'm afraid they will cancel the surgery. I did tell the surgeon about the mucous discharge but she said it was probably because I was unable to clean myself properly because of my weight. I'm scared because I've had nausea every day and/or pain on a low-level scale for the last month. I just wonder if I increase my water, acidolpholus & fiber -- if everything will solve itself?

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