I realize and understand I was intubated and that's the cause of the blood in the phlegm, but should it still be coming up almost 3 days post op? Anyone else experience this? Thanks in advance.

Gosh I don't know. I'd call your doctor.

Thanks for the reply Rachel. I'm just starting to cough up the phlegm that was and is rumbling around in my chest. Its scary to keep seein al this blood. I guess I'll give it a lil more time. See what happens.

It can stick around for a week or so - but, if it's ever bright red with fresh clots, get to the ER.

Thanks Acadia... Sounds logical.

You're welcome. It should go away soon.

You need to see a doctor, not wait it out. Coughing up blood is not normal. Being intubated should not cause that.

I coughed up blood for about 4 days, not frequently but when I coughed it was there. You should be fine as long as it's not bright red. If it continues after a week call your doctor.

That's what I'm going thru jrsy. It should be ok. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Wow I didn't even think about that, I haven't coughed up anything!

Well.. It was dark clots and now it's the bright red blood. So if this continues tomorrow then I will have to go to the ER. Thanks for all the advice and comments