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Ladies come in re: period during surgery

Riz2006

By Riz2006, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Riz2006    242

Riz2006
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Surgery is tomorrow... And of course I start my period today! Gah! I asked my Dr at my 2 week pre op bc I was afraid this would happen. He said surgery will go on and it's not uncommon for women to start because of the nerves/etc.

I'm just nervous because my periods are pretty heavy and I want to be able to get up to clean up/change pads/etc. Anyone else been in this boat?

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samuelsmom    670

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Of course! I'm sure you will get a lot of feedback on this thread! I made sure I wore a pad in surgery which worked fine. After surgery you can definitely be up and about to change it.

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sweetie716    270

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It happened to me when I had knee surgery in high school. The just gave me a pad type thing to wear between my legs while I was in surgery. I was fine with using the bathroom and cleaning up after myself following the sleeve surgery, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. Best of luck to you :)

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LSF    264

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It happened to me when I had my band put in, I had to wear disposable underwear with a pad. As soon as I got back to my room I put my regular underwear back on

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Jenuine629    24

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Day of my surgery I woke up to my period. The hospital gave me disposable mesh underwear and a pad for the OR. After I was up and about a few hours later, I was able to clean up, change, and feel fresh.

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foodfighter78    258

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I feel mine it's coming, my surgery is on Monday. Dr told me the same thing. Many women have period during surgery and that's fine. Hopefully it's not going to be one more uncomfortable thing to endure.

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ElleTx    14

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I had my surgery on 03/09/15 & my period had actually started 2 days before my surgery. The nurse gave me a mesh undergarment & a feminine pad. After my surgery the undergarment was gone! I packed pads & tampons... I actually thought it's was easier to use the tampons. Good luck to you on your surgery!

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NewgirlfromMd    63

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I'm so glad someone asked this embarrassing question! My surgery is on Thursday & of course I am spotting! I have PCOS and my cycles are totally unpredictable. I wasn't sure what happens during surgery in this case. Thanks for starting this feed.

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jatmagg    7

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Can you wear a tampon in the Operating Room?

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OldMomOf3    52

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No you may not wear a tampon in surgery. You also may not wear your own pad or underwear. Everything in the OR has to be sterile. I just got home from surgery last Friday and I was having my period. They gave me the mesh panties and a pad. They repeatedly asked if I was sure I did not have a tampon in.

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sarahbeth3569    95

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Im 12 days post op. I was on it. They were fine with it. The nurse can help you post-op. I was embarassed but they never made a thought about it. One young male nurse said "oh well thats a first for me" and I said "well, you must not have had your nursing license very long"...and I was right. It happens often with the stress of surgery..throws your body off. Also a 2 week mission trip to Honduras will do that too...with no running Water or toilets. :)

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molina12340    2

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Thanks for asking and answering this! My normal start date is the day before surgery and have wondered about this.

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