I had surgery on 3/20 and since I've had maybe 6 BMs, all have been black and very soft but not loose.

I read that the first one or two could be normal due to blood in intestine from surgery but it should go back to normal.

I also read that continued black stool could be a sign of internal bleeding in the upper GI.

I'm going to call tomorrow but wanted to hear others experiences.

Since your so new out, you really need to probably visit a ER. There they can page your Dr and he can do a complete workup.

If you weren't my first thought was it may be from pepto that can cause that.

I hope your ok!

Did you take iron

Did you take Iron

I don't take an iron pill, just multi, Pepcid, b-1.

Since your so new out' date=' you really need to probably visit a ER. There they can page your Dr and he can do a complete workup.

If you weren't my first thought was it may be from pepto that can cause that.

I hope your ok![/quote']

I haven't been taking pepto but have been prescribed Pepcid for gastric healing. I have no pain, discomfort, etc. I'll hold off and call at 8am when office opens.

Just becareful hopefully its nothing.

Just becareful hopefully its nothing.

Thanks. I'm calling first thing in the AM and offices are only 10 minutes from me.

That is great. I had one that was 2 hours away.. talk about panic when I malfunctioned.