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?