Question for the Ladies..

[FreeToBeMe 2]

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.

[Tiffykins 672]

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.

[DownInSocal 12]

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.

[RubyTuesday 0]

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!!

[WhiteRice 0]

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: