My surgery date is coming up October 2nd and my TOM should be the same day. Does anyone have any suggestion that I can prepare for?

Mine was due 4 days after surgery, and I went to the bathroom after I checked in, and there it was!! Ugh!!

It really wasn't a big deal. She said it happens all the time. Let them know when you get checked in and are changing into your robe. They got me a pad and mesh panties. During surgery you'll have a catheter, but it's not a problem. Post op I was given the choice of a pad or an adult diaper. Sounds weird, but I took the diaper. I was only getting up to walk, and wasn't using the bathroom because the catheter was still in. Just made it easier.

Once the catheter came out I use my own underwear and pad/tampon as usual. I didn't get to shower until after I was discharged on day three (two nights), so bathing wipes (basically bigger sized baby wipes) were a lifesaver!!

Don't worry about it, you'll be fine

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Thank you so much, I am nervous because I really dislike using pads and if I have to get up and walking around I am like you I would much rather use the diaper. I just hope I will either start in the next couple of days of wait until after.

Edited September 23, 201510 yr by tinkerrbell1

You won't necessarily have a catheter. I didn't have one for my surgery. Just make them aware. No tampons though. Since you don't know when you'll have a chance to change it, and depending on your flow you don't want it staying in too long.