Hi Peeps,

40m here.

I'm 7 days post op and got my bowels moving about 2 days back.
However , after passing motion, I'm noticing a brownish rectal discharge staining my underwear.

Just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this and whether this resolves on its own or is something to be concerned about.

It's a bit embarassing especially if I'm wearing light coloured clothing. Please help !!!

It should pass once you’re on more solid foods. It can be from the liquid diet & also from the surgery. Try wearing some disposal knickers or incontinent pants. My friend’s surgeon suggested it before her surgery & she said they were a saviour especially when she had ‘poopy farts’. I wish I knew about doing it - save me tossing knickers when a had a completely unexpected, no warning diarrhoea attack in hospital. It was the worst - took two steps & gush! ?

As with all things if it does persist give your medical team a call.

3 hours ago, Arabesque said:

It should pass once you’re on more solid foods. It can be from the liquid diet & also from the surgery. Try wearing some disposal knickers or incontinent pants. My friend’s surgeon suggested it before her surgery & she said they were a saviour especially when she had ‘poopy farts’. I wish I knew about doing it - save me tossing knickers when a had a completely unexpected, no warning diarrhoea attack in hospital. It was the worst - took two steps & gush! ?

As with all things if it does persist give your medical team a call.

Thank you so much. You've no idea how relieved this made me feel ?

I learned the hard way to never trust a fart. [emoji23]