OK...I really hate to ask such a question but really need to know. I have been trying to prepare for my upcoming surgery by eating low carb foods, cutting out all soda, caffeine, and sugar. I have surprised myself and really done well with it all. I suppose I am just trying to make it all easier on myself after surgery when I'm sure it's gonna be the hardest. Ok...the weird thing, now my poo is solid black. I do have a hiatal hernia so maybe that is playing some part in it. Should I be alarmed or is this just the diet change?

I'm sorry, I know this is TMI but just kinda worried.

Thanks in advance and happy losing everyone!!

I had the exact same thing happen when I started the preop diet. It looked black but was really very very dark green which I assumed was the excess toxins and bile stored in the liver. You can always call your doctors office just to double check.

Toxins? Well that's a good thing isn't it? And that makes sense. I have an appt with them in a couple of weeks and will ask. I must have a lot of toxins in there....lol

Thanks so much!!

I see you just had surgery. I hope all is well with you and you are on the mend!!

Did you start iron supplements? Sometimes it turns stool black.

Did you google it? I know green is normal

3 hours ago, Tealael said:

Did you start Iron supplements? Sometimes it turns stool black.

No iron supplements yet. Just my one a day, calcium, fish oil and b12. I have taken these for years,

2 hours ago, amyandgreg1234 said:

Did you google it? I know green is normal

I did. It said maybe blood from the hernia

On ‎5‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 9:59 PM, sammi123 said:

I did. It said maybe blood from the hernia

that makes sense!