Hi - I am 17 days post op, sleeved on May 9th. I know the topic is TMI but I need to ask. And I will contact surgeon tomorrow. So here goes,...

Tonight, I noticed my urine was dark orange (more dark orange/brown towards bottom of bowl). In fact, I saw some of the darker parts falling to the bottom as I stood to check. I am concerned.

For the day I drank at least 50oz of Water, just shy of my 64oz goal. For Protein I've been doing pretty well, but I know I could do better. What's also on my mind, is that I didn't have much of an urge to pee either after all I drank (and some of that was decaf tea).

I did not have any colored foods (like beets or jell-o). I did have about 2 Tbsp of marinara. It had been 24hrs since my last Vitamin (and I opted to not take my Vitamins tonight so I could continue to monitor the color). I have NO fever or other symptoms (except for one of my incisions that hurts only when I bend - like the scab is coming off and tearing a bit). Doesn't seem related. Everything else seems ok.

Thoughts?

I will share what doctor/surgeon says after I speak to them tomorrow.

Thanks!

Within 48 hrs of my first post my urine returned to "normal" behavior and has been so ever since - even when I was far short of my H2O goal I have not seen it that way again. I believe it was period breakthrough.

Doctor not concerned.

I will be 4wks post op on Monday 6/6 and doing pretty well. The usual struggles on GERD, daily intake of Protein and Water. Moving to soft foods (but sort of having them already). Chewing a lot. Eating slow. Small portions still 2-4 TBSP at most. Eating with baby spoons and forks. Trusting my body to tell me what's up, but still learning to listen and understand what my body is needing. All is good. Thanks all for input and care!!