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Time of the month during tt?

I just realised its going to be in the same day range.im having the belt tummy tuck. I had totaly forgotten. Can we wear tampons or what can be done? Any one go through this? Since they are going to be working in that area..

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@@JoannLz - yes definitely keep us posted. I am still on pre-op diet but hoping to get a lift once I lose the weight as well. Belt lipectomy looks tough but results also look amazing! Also, please ask your Dr. what garments you should wear post op. Good luck!

I do not think wearing a tampon would be a very good idea due to toxic shock syndrome. I had started my period day of surgery but it stopped once I was out of surgery. Don't risk dying over something like that. I'm sure many Dr's have seen this before.

On a previous surgery, my doc told me no surgery while on my period because of increased chance of bleeding. Might want to ask your doc. Although I hear quite a few women start while in the hospital due to hormonal changes.

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I am gunna ask about that no surgery while on period. Mine is not heavy at all and only goes for a max of 3 days. But i will have to ask.

When this happened to me my Dr told me to go to my GP and get the pill to cover me - My GP gave it to me for two months and all was well.. Good luck

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I was thinking about doing that. That way for the full month i wont be worried.

I had a TT on June 17 and low and behold my cycle started that morning. I told the nurse when I checked in at the surgery center they said no tampons, but she gave me a pad to use during surgery. Everything went fine. I would certainly call your surgeon's office to confirm that there won't be an issue.

Best wishes on your TT!

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Thanks i will.

When this happened to me my Dr told me to go to my GP and get the pill to cover me - My GP gave it to me for two months and all was well.. Good luck

I don't think this is a good idea. Most people go off of birth control before surgery, because it increases your chances for clotting issues with surgery. Women get their periods along with surgery all the time - it won't affect your surgery date. They will use a pad, and you will be out, so you won't feel the cramps! :D

I work in surgery. Tons of people have surgery everyday while on their period, and the staff is used to real life issues. Just let the people in preop know and they will help you out. Good luck on you tummy tuck!

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Awsome. Thanks. I will.

I don't think this is a good idea. Most people go off of birth control before surgery, because it increases your chances for clotting issues with surgery. Women get their periods along with surgery all the time - it won't affect your surgery date. They will use a pad, and you will be out, so you won't feel the cramps! :D

When this happened to me my Dr told me to go to my GP and get the pill to cover me - My GP gave it to me for two months and all was well.. Good luck

Ooh - errr. I never had any problems, and the GP and PS didn't tell me anything like that. It was the 'mini pill' I guess that makes no difference.... In all of the surgeries I have had this was only an issue one time so I guess I was lucky. (I think I was having inner thigh lift at that time)

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Jesus is grand... lol i got it before surgery... i think its a good sign. Everything will be ok.

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