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I'm 2 weeks out of the takedown. Physically I feel great, I'm just trying to manage the amount of BM's and leakage.

Also the past week there has been a little blood in my stool each time. Sometimes more than others. The surgeon didn't seem worried.

Is this normal?

Also will the leakage get easier to control?
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Not really abnormal at all.

Even 2 years out, i still had occasional bleeding. Usually it was from a hemorrhoid or something else.

If it is a large amount, like when you were sick, that might need to be checked. But you are still very early in the recovery. I would not be concerned personally.

As far as leakage, it will get better. Try doing kegel exercises to help strengthen your control muscles. It will help a great deal

Best to you

Derek
Hi I just saw your post and thought I would respond. I had sudden bleeding a month or so after my take down. It was actually quite a lot and it lasted over a week. I went to the hospital twice and everything looked good. It stopped on its own. The surgeon said its not uncommon for bleeding to occur, but they really don't know what causes it. It could be just a blood clot around the suture sight came loose and bled.

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