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Posted 5/18/2017 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
Today noticed a small amount of red blood in my stool. Had RALP on 5/1. I've had some tenderness or aching in perineum and surrounding areas. Some difficulty passing stools - meaning a bit of straining and a bit of pain. Could this be a side effect of recovering from surgery? Anyone else experience such?
Posted 5/18/2017 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
I would not be too concerned, but run it by your Urologist/Surgeon

Bobby Mac
Posted 5/18/2017 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
Bloody drainage around the catheter or in the urine in the first week...normal.

Blood in stool 17 days after RALP...not normal. RALP should not have disturbed this area/function. Are you still using the stool softeners your surgeon prescribed post-surgery?

Give urologist a call.
Posted 5/18/2017 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
Likely from the straining. Get a stool softener. Pain meds can cause constipation. A drop or two can look like a lot.

Still, best to call the doc's office and mention it. Likely nothing to worry about, but error on the side of caution.

Andrew
Posted 5/18/2017 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
Just realized I ate beets a couple days ago - that's what is causing it 😱

Sorry for the false alarm and waste of bandwidth.
Posted 5/18/2017 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
Then your urine was also showing staining...?


Two recommendations:

1. Keep using the stool softeners; a lot of straining and pain is not good for your insides while recovering from major abdominal surgery.

2. Switch to golden beets
Posted 5/18/2017 9:25 PM (GMT 0)

JackH said...
Then your urine was also showing staining...?


Two recommendations:

1. Keep using the stool softeners; a lot of straining and pain is not good for your insides while recovering from major abdominal surgery.

2. Switch to golden beets

Well I will certainly do recommendation 1. As for No. 2 - might offend my wife - she loves these beets. And we can do a better job of recording what we eat so this doesn't happen again.
Posted 5/18/2017 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
gene62, I'm not sure from your response whether you know golden beets are really a thing or not. They are!

Golden beets have virtually the same flavor. Golden are slightly sweeter and less "earthy." Both are super healthy, but since Golden beets have that yellow-orange color the health benefits are just slightly different than red beets. Foods from this color spectrum contain high levels of vitamins and minerals such as: vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene, potassium, lycopene, flavonoids, and zeaxanthin. Plus the Goldens won't stain your pee or poop, or your countertops, or the preparer's hands (apparently you'll need to ask you wife about this).

Do you have a Season's 52 restaurant near you? This season (they change their menu items seasonally) they are featuring golden roasted beets, Laura Chenel (soft) goat cheese with toasted pistachios and micro basil. IT IS INCREDIBLE! Go check it out! (And while you are there, order the New Old Fashioned!)

Post Edited (JackH) : 5/18/2017 3:49:20 PM (GMT-6)

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