Question:
Has anyone had Black stool in there first few days??? after Surgery

   — GARY A. (posted on March 22, 2003)

March 22, 2003
Thats normal Gary. I was told that it is caused from blood that was in the digestive tract during surgery. It will go away in just a few days. Good luck to you and congratulations on your recent surgery!!<br> Lap-RNY 1/13/03 -83lbs & Counting!
   — thumpiez

March 22, 2003
Yes that's normal. I just had surgery two months ago and for the first few days mine was black and runny ( sorry to be graphic!!) Dont be surprised if you cough up a little bit of old blood the first couple of days too, I did.
   — Kris T.

March 22, 2003
LOL yes its normal... wait until you see all the other colors!!! =P
   — Leah S.

March 24, 2003
Hi Gary~ It is normal to have black stools after surgery. Blood turns black when it is old, so if it is from your stomch, it takes time to go thru your system, and it turns black. If it turns red, then you are bleeding from a lower site, somewhere in the lower intestine.n So, don't panic.
   — Sandy H.