Question:
DOES ANYONE HAVE STRANGE BMS AFTER WLS?

i AM 3 WEEKS POST OP, AND AM STILL ON LIQUIDS. TODAY I HAD A LITTLE BLOOD IN MY BM, IS THAT NORMAL?    — christina L. (posted on May 29, 2003)

May 29, 2003
No, blood in the stool is never normal. Time to call the doctor.
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 29, 2003
Hi, Christina, I am 4 mths. post-op and to answer your question alittle bit could be normal and you might need to take some more fiber in your diet like citracil or metamucil or something like that, but if you are too concerned then call your doctor just to make sure. Good Luck!!!
   — Melodee S.

May 29, 2003
I am also on liquids and I noticed red stool. It was red raspberry crystal lite. Black stools indicate blood unless youre straining. I am a new one week post op (again). Had revision. If the stool is like diarhea then if it is bright red it is straining. Like the last poster call the doc just to be sure
   — snicklefritz

May 29, 2003
I also had red bms but I figured it was from the red raspberry crystal lite
   — Mary G.

May 29, 2003
As an RN, I will try and answer your question. Bright red blood in the stool is either a hemorroid or a more serious condition involving your colon and you should consult your doctor. Blood from the upper small intestine and stomach would appear almost black in color. If you ate anything red, there is a good chance that is what is coming out. I don't know if you ever had a baby, but if they eat greens, they poop green, red or orange baby food equals red or orange poop. Go over the foods you have eaten in the last 24 hours.
   — lindadougherty