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Time of the month during tt?

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JoannLz    62

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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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FocusOnMeNow    599

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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!

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HeatherSchwartz    43

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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.

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choosehope    233

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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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JoannLz    62

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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.

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Scamp    207

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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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JoannLz    62

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

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beth_b    15

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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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JoannLz    62

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Thanks i will.

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BethinPA    305

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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

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msraza1982    24

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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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JoannLz    62

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Awsome. Thanks. I will.

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Scamp    207

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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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JoannLz    62

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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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