I was wondering if any ladies out there have an answer for me. I am having my surgery this Wednesday 3/21 and I should be starting my period anytime now. I'm sorry, I know this isn't a pleasant subject, but is this going to be an issue? I don't want them to cancel my surgery because of it, I have been waiting a while now. What do you think? Has anyone else had this problem?

I was not told to stop the pill...? hmm weird, he actually said you might want to double up on bc because you will become more fertile!

I schedueled my surgery around my period, and what happend last month..... My body decided to be exactly on week later.... so ya Thursday is my surgery and I should be starting any day... My Doctor said a tampon is ok .:mad:

I had my period and I wore a pad. Someone advised against a tampon because it might be difficult to remove after surgery (reaching issues). I'm glad they said something, because it would have been difficult. Ask your dr. if you can wear a pad with your own undies or they may provide you with the mesh ones.

I had my surgery last Thursday, and only had to stop my birth control pill the night before (Wed.) through Friday.

NOOOOOO I had a tummy tuck and Had to go off the birth control pills then too! It increase your risk of blood clots and that is why they tell you to stop smoking too! Please listen to me! If you dont stop you can be putting yourself in a life threatening situation! I stoped as soon as I started seeing my surgen and all that, since I wouldnt know how soon I would get a date.

They told me I couldnt resume untill a month after my sugery. My doctors practice is in NYC. nomoreobesity.com

I thought my period had ended, but the day I checked in for surgery...there it was. I told the nurse, they gave me some of those mesh undies and a pad and that was all there was to it. They don't want you to use your own undies in case they have to cut them off. The mesh ones rip off quite nicely, LOL.

I was told I would have to reschedule if I had my period...it was fine and I didn't, but they made a point to tell me I couldn't have it...hope it all worked out for you.

I was told I would have to reschedule if I had my period...it was fine and I didn't, but they made a point to tell me I couldn't have it...hope it all worked out for you.

Wow - weird! My dr's office said it happens a lot. I would imagine about 1/4 of the time, if you run the numbers <g>

sassy, i waited till after i ended my cicle and then i scheduled my surgery.

didn't want to have all that stuff while in pain.

i had my surgey on tuesday, march 13.

have lost 5lbs in a week, feeling pretty good now.

so good luck to you!

take care,

kaybritt

No underwear for me either. I got my period the day after surgery...was a little nervous to see blood in the toilet...then I realized what it was. :bolt:

I worked in the OR and it won't matter if you are on your period or not. They will probably ask you to wear a pad, but you definitely won't be allowed to wear your panties. Just mention it to the nurse who prepares you for surgery - she (or he) will take care of you!