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Strange question.... (menstruation w/ surgery)

Will they still do the surgery if you’re menstruating?? Normally I change out my BC (ring) every 3 weeks so I skip my period (horrible cramps/cysts) but this month I totally spaced and started on the 17th. I quickly replaced it so it would stop but my body seems to be stubborn and hasn’t yet. My surgery is on Monday (YAY), so if it doesn’t stop by then will they cancel? I can’t think of any logical reason why they would, but I’m so afraid of getting the surgery canceled.

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I read a few other posts from women who had theirs during surgery and it was no biggie. They were nervous but the surgeons and nurses have seen it all and don't care. I did read that you have to wear a pad and not a tampon but I think you should be just fine.

I don't think it will be a problem, but definitely ask your nurse. I was at the near end of my period when I had surgery last Thursday, and it was not an issue at all. It ended up lasting a few days longer than usual, perhaps because of the blood thinners (?). I definitely felt embarrassed, but no one cared or even mentioned it. And the benefit was that I didn't have to pee on a stick in pre-op! Best wishes!

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Yeah, they absolutely don't care. In fact, you'll get some super cool mesh panties with a giant pad as your prize.

I was on my period the day I had my surgery too. Nobody really cared except me.. stupid period, always managing to come at inappropriate times...

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Whew! that's a relief!! Thanks for the reassurance. I just want to make sure they have no excuse to reschedule lol

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Yeah, they absolutely don't care. In fact, you'll get some super cool mesh panties with a giant pad as your prize.

lmao, do they fit?

Will they still do the surgery if you’re menstruating?? Normally I change out my BC (ring) every 3 weeks so I skip my period (horrible cramps/cysts) but this month I totally spaced and started on the 17th. I quickly replaced it so it would stop but my body seems to be stubborn and hasn’t yet. My surgery is on Monday (YAY), so if it doesn’t stop by then will they cancel? I can’t think of any logical reason why they would, but I’m so afraid of getting the surgery canceled.

Hey my friend started her period the day of her surgery and they still did it with no problem....

LMAO@@AngryViking!!! Don't forget those thigh high Ted-hose to prevent blood clots. Man, that'll be quite the look! Those mesh panties are everything! And that Abd pad is FREAKIN HUGE!! If your upper back was menstruating it would catch that too!! Lol!!

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Good to know. Of course being big thats always my biggest fear. luckily things are slowing down (probably stress related which is releived by all of you, thank you!) so hopefully it wont be needed.

I know your period comes right on schedule. In 2004, I was in intensive care because I got a blood clot. Just arrived when I was in the hospital and all my stuff was at home. They wouldn't let me leave. It was all Kotex pads until I got home.


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I know your period comes right on schedule. In 2004, I was in intensive care because I got a blood clot. Just arrived when I was in the hospital and all my stuff was at home. They wouldn't let me leave. It was all Kotex pads until I got home.

Oh no! That must have been miserable. I skip mine so it was kinda ironic that I got it anyways and it's hanging on (spotting but still annoying)

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