I searched for information on this forum and online for information on the topic. I found nothing and that is why I am sharing my story.

I had my sleeve surgery Monday, June 16 and everything has been going great. I am happy to report the scare last night had nothing to do with the surgery itself but rather a bad case of internal hemmorhoids. I finally had a bowel movement yesterday and though I was bleeding internally when I looked down and saw a large amount of blood in the toilet. I rushed to the ER and underwent blood tests, and even a rectal exam. Ugh. Turns out it was internal hemorrhoids. The doctor prescribed a suppository and I am doing just fine.

I am looking forward to the next phase of the post op diet - since I had a hiatal hernia, I have to remain on phase 1 for 15 days, not 10. Any suggestions as to why? That is the one question I forgot to ask my doctor.

Thanks!

I had a hiatal hernia repaired also but haven't had any issues. I'm 6 weeks post op today & still on soft/pureed foods but hopefully when I see my doctor on Wednesday she will let me go on solid foods. I never thought about the hernia being the reason my doctor had me on soft/pureed foods for 4 weeks until I read your post. I was wondering why other doctors allowed their patients to go onto solid foods sooner than me. Thanks for the info. Glad everything turned out OK for you. It's only going to get better.