Im scared/ sorry TMI

[Alyjourneys 117]

My surgery is this coming Wed and I just started my period. Would they cancel the surgery do to my period? I've been waiting so long

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Nope. With the rapid weight loss of the pre-op, many women start their period. I had my period and a bad head cold and they still sleeved me on Thursday. Coughing and sneezing after was a real bee-yotch, though.

[Alyjourneys 117]

Nope. With the rapid weight loss of the pre-op' date=' many women start their period. I had my period and a bad head cold and they still sleeved me on Thursday. Coughing and sneezing after was a real bee-yotch, though.[/quote']

Thanks Lipsticklady. So they won't reschedule it? If we go in bare, how will I control the bleeding ?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Just let your pre-op nurse know. They will tell you what you need to do. You aren't the first, I promise. I don't bleed much when I am laying down, so I didn't have issues. Do you?

[Alyjourneys 117]

Just let your pre-op nurse know. They will tell you what you need to do. You aren't the first' date=' I promise. I don't bleed much when I am laying down, so I didn't have issues. Do you?[/quote']

Thanks. I am trying to kit emotionally breakdown. I am thinking they would re schedule and I already planned everything to the t. I appreciate the hope you gave me

[Alyjourneys 117]

Thanks. I am trying to kit emotionally breakdown. I am thinking they would re schedule and I already planned everything to the t. I appreciate the hope you gave me

Hmmm not sure what my first sentence says. Sorry. What I wanted to say is that I'm trying to not have an emotional breakdown.

[colleenb 5]

I also started the day before I left and it was not an issue. I was even able to leave a pad and my underwear on once I explained to the nurse.

[Alyjourneys 117]

I also started the day before I left and it was not an issue. I was even able to leave a pad and my underwear on once I explained to the nurse.

Whew. Feeling more and more optimistic. Thank you ladies.

[makemyownluck 785]

No, they won't cancel! I COMPLETELY understand the fear, tho. I had a sinus infection 1 wk before surgery and thought FOR SURE they would cancel, but thankfully they didn't. A nurse should call you the day before to confirm surgery time and go over a list of questions with you, which will include asking if you're on your period or your last menstrual period date. You can't wear a tampon or cup, you have to have on a pad. If you don't normally use pads, I would buy some now - the ones at the hospital aren't always the best, and not always designed for a heavy flow (which, you never know if the surgery/anesthesia will alter your normal flow for better or worse).

It sucks to have that going on at the same time, but it shouldn't affect your surgery at all.

Good luck!!

[jlobyxmas 38]

Agree with everyone here, I was worried about the same thing pre-op but when I spoke to the pre-op nurse she said no need to worry, would have to use a pad....gross, and if you were unable to care for your hygeine needs immediately post-op that the nurses are used to it and would "take care" of it for you...double gross. Thank the lord, my period came the week before surgery so I didn't have to deal with any of it, but was comforting to know that they were prepared if needed.

Good Luck!

[cinward2001 141]

Aly, remember that hospitals deal with bodily fluids ALL THE TIME. Menstrual flow isn't going to freak them out. During surgery, you're usually on an absorbent pad anyway and soon after surgery, they'll want you up and walking anyway...so just put a pad in your underwear and you're good to go! In fact, it'll be extra incentive for you to get out of bed. And that's a good thing, too, because the more you move, the sooner you'll feel better.

[Alyjourneys 117]

No' date=' they won't cancel! I COMPLETELY understand the fear, tho. I had a sinus infection 1 wk before surgery and thought FOR SURE they would cancel, but thankfully they didn't. A nurse should call you the day before to confirm surgery time and go over a list of questions with you, which will include asking if you're on your period or your last menstrual period date. You can't wear a tampon or cup, you have to have on a pad. If you don't normally use pads, I would buy some now - the ones at the hospital aren't always the best, and not always designed for a heavy flow (which, you never know if the surgery/anesthesia will alter your normal flow for better or worse).

It sucks to have that going on at the same time, but it shouldn't affect your surgery at all.

Good luck!![/quote']

Thanks makemyownluck. I feel better.

[Alyjourneys 117]

Agree with everyone here' date=' I was worried about the same thing pre-op but when I spoke to the pre-op nurse she said no need to worry, would have to use a pad....gross, and if you were unable to care for your hygeine needs immediately post-op that the nurses are used to it and would "take care" of it for you...double gross. Thank the lord, my period came the week before surgery so I didn't have to deal with any of it, but was comforting to know that they were prepared if needed.

Good Luck![/quote']

I agree about the double gross. I'm hoping that's its gone by Wed. It came a week early.

[Alyjourneys 117]

Aly' date=' remember that hospitals deal with bodily fluids ALL THE TIME. Menstrual flow isn't going to freak them out. During surgery, you're usually on an absorbent pad anyway and soon after surgery, they'll want you up and walking anyway...so just put a pad in your underwear and you're good to go! In fact, it'll be extra incentive for you to get out of bed. And that's a good thing, too, because the more you move, the sooner you'll feel better.[/quote']

True Cinward. I will definitely want too. Thank God I

[navyma 68]

Hmmm not sure what my first sentence says. Sorry. What I wanted to say is that I'm trying to not have an emotional breakdown.

Lol I thought kit meant "keep it together". . Girl just kit & don't worry bout Aunt Flo coming to visit!! . Lol.