by NeuropathicGuy » 15 Jul 2010, 18:41
I'd honestly try to get in to see the CRS and ask them to take a look. It shouldn't take more than a couple minutes. They can see where the bleeding's coming from.
It sounds weird that the nurse said to only be concerned if it's bright red blood. Usually (not always but as a rule of thumb) bright red blood is a lesser concern than blood of other colors, since blood of other colors could be coming from higher up in the GI tract. Since you just had surgery, it's most likely coming from the incision rather than further up the GI, but I wouldn't just make assumptions.
I had constant moistness and drainage following surgery, but it wasn't blood in my case.
To be honest it doesn't sound like it's bleeding enough to be a big concern, but I know that after surgery, I was worried about every little thing and wanted every reassurance possible, and my CRS office was happy to oblige.
Anyway sorry I can't really help more, maybe others will chime in. I don't think any of us can substitute for having the doc get his or her eyes directly on the situation though :(