Banded on Thursday. On Clear liquids only and sticking to it. (broth, Water, apple juice, grape juice, sugar free Jello and popcycles.) Not hungry. Doing my walking, too.

Have a few questions:

Having something like a gas bubble right at the back of my throat or top of throat. Back of throat feels swollen. I can still swallow liquids just fine. Just feels like a pill is stuck back there.

The post surgery diarrhea started Sunday. Not a lot of cramping, but I am feeling rather week. Is BLACK the normal color for this diarrhea? I’ve always been told that BLACK STOOL = BLOOD. Should I be worried?

I don’t want to be a worry wart to my doctor’s office staff. Thank you for any advice.

Don't hesitate to call your doctor for ANY reason. That's why they're there. Most doctors want to know if you're having problems. Most active bleeding is bright red not black, have you taken any Iron? That can make your stools look black. But call your doctor, no question is too "dumb".

The feeling in your throat is probably from the breathing tube put in during surgery for anesthesia. Warm liquids such as tea will help. But let your doctor know about that too.

I'm 3 weeks post op, it does get better!!!

Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Don't hesitate to call your doctor for ANY reason. That's why they're there. Most doctors want to know if you're having problems. Most active bleeding is bright red not black, have you taken any Iron? That can make your stools look black. But call your doctor, no question is too "dumb".

The feeling in your throat is probably from the breathing tube put in during surgery for anesthesia. Warm liquids such as tea will help. But let your doctor know about that too.

I'm 3 weeks post op, it does get better!!!

Keep us posted on how you're doing.

THANK YOU for the reply.

I have been searching this board for anyone else who has had black diarhea and don't see anything.

So... tomorrow I will call and check with the office staff. They have one nurse dedicated to the Lap BAnd people.

I'm sure she will know if I need to come it or whatever.

By the way, the swelling in the back of my neck didn't start until today. Kinda weird. I'll let y'all know what the dr. says.

some medications cause black stools.

OK... talked to the doctor's staff.

They said that black watery stool is normal for now. " It's going in liquid, it's coming out liquid. The black stool is fine. You're still getting rid of the anesthesia and other drug by-products you had in the hospital.

There's a big difference between black and dark brown. It can difficult to distinguish between the two. If it really is black you should be concerned. It can be a sign of internal bleeding. Call your doctor!!

Black is also for blueberries, bile, medications, give it a day. If you had internal bleeding you would have some fresh blood in your stool.

Ok folks, I have the opposite problem! Haven't gone #2 in 11 days. Help. Don't wanna take my usual natural colon cleanse 'cause the pill is rather large.

Don't hesitate to call your doctor for ANY reason. That's why they're there. Most doctors want to know if you're having problems. Most active bleeding is bright red not black, have you taken any Iron? That can make your stools look black. But call your doctor, no question is too "dumb".

The feeling in your throat is probably from the breathing tube put in during surgery for anesthesia. Warm liquids such as tea will help. But let your doctor know about that too.

I'm 3 weeks post op, it does get better!!!

Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Benefiber works wonders. 2 tsp daily in a glass of juice (i used diet cranberry) stir and drink. It dissolves and you don't even know it's there. Better than having to take a laxative!