pacemaker insertion
- by pfcjr
- 2017-03-12 16:08:57
- Complications
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I had a pacemaker installed 13 days ago. During the procedure I lost a fair amount of blood and ended up with a large hematoma. I’m getting better and the swelling and discoloration is going away. However, 3 or 4 days after the procedure I started having black bowl movements which are still continuing.
I suspect they are caused by the body removing the lost blood but I’m not sure. I haven’t taken any medication except Percocet’s which I stopped 7 days postop. I still take 6 extra strength Tylenol daily because my chest and shoulder are still swollen and quite tender. I am also fairly tired however I am walking two miles a day.
My question is: Can the dark stool be caused by the body reabsorbing the lost blood?
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I am just now 40 but have had these blackouts all my life. I am thrilled with the pacer and would do it all over again.
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by hopefulheart - 2017-03-13 01:10:05
Please contact your medical care or local ER and describe what you have described here. The presence of blood, even more so when the source/cause is not known, needs to be evaluated medically as soon as detected. You are wise to be concerned.
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