I am scheduled for a c section tomorrow morning (4th child, post j pouch).
This afternoon I started having solid stool and bright red blood. This has never happened to me in 9 years of having a pouch. Should I contact my dr today or just wait to talk with my OB in the morning prior to c section?
I know I am anemic, so I wonder if I’ve had blood in my stool for awhile and it known it.
any help is welcomed! Thank you!!
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It could be hemmeroids. I know I had them (and most women do) during their pregnancy. I actually didn’t know I had them until one of my exams when my doc pointed it out, so you may even know that you have them. Bright red blood usually indicates hemis or proctitis, but if you’re really concerned you can def call your doc. I bet they’ll prob just go through with everything as scheduled and have you follow up with your gastro a few days after. Any other symptoms?
congrats on the baby!! Good luck and hope you get some sleep tonight!
It’s been about 4 hours, so presumably you made a decision. One episode of blood is mostly a signal to pay attention. My first guess would be hemorrhoids. Since you also had an unusual experience of solid stool, make sure you stay well hydrated. Good luck & congratulations!
Thank you for responding tonight!
I’ve decided to just talk to my dr tomorrow. It happened multiple times today, but all around the same time. My surgeon told me I would never have hemorrhoids issues (unlike most pouchers) because he removed all of the rectum, all the way down to the anus. So whatever this is it’s not that. Hoping it clears on its own!
I already had an appt with my GI in 10 days, but if anything more concerning happens I will contact them.
I will try to remember to update this post once baby is here and I know more.
thank you again!!!
