black specks in pee

[TES 858]

So I don't want to get in the trap of thinking that every health symptom is related to my VSG 2 weeks ago, nor do I want to panic about anything, but tonight I urinated, and there were black specks in my pee, almost like someone shook a shaker of pepper over the toilet bowl. I feel completely fine and my urine was a nice pale yellow. I googled this and it sounds like they could be very small kidney stones? My mom just had kidney stones removed a few months ago so I may have a genetic predisposition.

I am definitely calling my doctor in the morning. Hopefully I'll be fine tonight, but if I have any back pain or other symptoms, I'll definitely go to the ER (hoping that doesn't happen).

I did start Ursodiol today to prevent gallstones, but I can't imagine that is related?

Has anyone else ever experienced this before or after VSG? VSG doesn't cause a greater risk of kidney stones, does it?

Thank you for any insights that you might have!

[JenC 90]

I've never read about increasing risk of kidney stones...gallbladder stones for sure are often said to be caused by rapid weight loss. I had to have that nasty nasty gallbladder out about 3.5 months after my wls surgery. The pepper flakes sound like a question for your doc, I would definately call him in the morning. Hope you have a night without any pain or discomfort. Luck!

[JP69 116]

I had kidney stones 1 week out after surgery. My urologist said I definitely had the stones in my kidneys, but the stress from surgery could have helped release one. I to had the black specs, followed by me passing a 6 mm stone! It could be some very tiny stones that are breaking up as they come down to the bladder. If they are be thankful your not in pain.

[TES 858]

Thanks so much, Jen and JP--very helpful feedback. This morning I had about 3 black specks instead of a bunch of them, so hopefully they are dissipating. I did get dehydrated on Wednesday while I was out running errands (seems to happen really quickly these days), so I wonder if that had something to do with it. Hopefully there won't be any bigger ones that get stuck. Both my husband and mom have had kidney stones and I felt so awful for both of them.