I specifically scheduled my surgery so I would not have my TOM. But, of course, because of stress, the change in the weather, etc, TOM has started 10 days early. I am afraid that I will have it in next month right when I am supposed have the surgery. After post-op, will it be possible to change my pads and stuff? I am easily embarrassed and totally chagrined about this.

Thanks All.

I had my period smack dab in the middle of my revision in June. I was NOT able to wear my normal panties, but the hospital supplied these super stretchy undergarments, and I was able to change my pads. During the surgery, the OR staff/nurses, made me extremely comfortable, and I was not embarrassed at all. They deal with these type of situations all the time.

I was also on my period for surgery. I knew it was going to happen that way!

They gave me a special throw away panty to wear and a hospital pad. I woke up without the undies and pad. I knew I was going to have a catheter though so it didn't surprise me. My hospital bed had a pad to lay on and they changed it often. Don't worry it is a normal part of being a woman. It is not the first period the nurses or O.R. staff have seen. Don't feel embarrased at all.

My period arrived two weeks late, on the day of surgery (Monday). It reared it's ugly head, but luckily,most nurses are so great, and really made me feel better about everything. I needed help changing my pads, and "victoria's secret" special undies, and getting cleaned up. But they were all so comforting and wonderful about it. I even had a few big messes *sorry- TMI i know!* But it was not bad.

I just absolutely love nurses. I swear, without them the world would not go 'round!!

It's actually really common to have some bleeding, even if it's not the expected time, due to the trauma of surgery. It happened to me, but my pre-op instructions said it was to be expected and to pack my own "supplies", and I was able to wear my own panties post-op. It's not a big deal to anyone but you, so please don't be embarrassed. :crying: