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ANewMe16    42

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Does anyone know if they test you for pregnancy before surgery?

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Bufflehead    6,358

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The hospital I went to tests every woman under age 50 who has a uterus.

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ANewMe16    42

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Lol Bufflehead

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OutsideMatchInside    10,166

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Before I had surgery they took like 10 vials of blood, I am sure they did a pregnancy test off of one of them. I think they might have done a urine one when I checked in, but I can't remember, the details of the time pre-surgery are kind of a blue because of the drugs.

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Takoyaki    36

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At hospital check-in, I was asked when my last period occurred. I have a Mirena IUD and haven't had a period in many years. They made me pee in a cup for a pregnancy test because of this. I got the impression that those with regular cycles might not get tested, but I'm not entirely certain about that. Probably one of those things that depends on your hospital's rules.

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mistycal    81

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When I changed into my gown I gave a urine sample before they even gave me the iv...

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FocusOnMeNow    599

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Yes they absolutely test.

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ANewMe16    42

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Alright ladies. Thank you. I'm guessing they don't want to be liable if something happened.

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BJames42613    41

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I did not have a pregnancy test... All of my doctors asked me if there was a possibility I was pregnant. My husband and I just laughed (he was "fixed" long before we ever met lol). I told them if I was pregnant we have bigger problems than my obesity - or its immaculate conception! ????

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Kimmey16    54

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Yea they take a "urine test".. But I had surgery March 29 and found out May 2 I was 8 weeks pregnant.. The urine didn't pick up BC it was too early...

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Yea they take a "urine test".. But I had surgery March 29 and found out May 2 I was 8 weeks pregnant.. The urine didn't pick up BC it was too early...

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Kimmey16    54

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Yea they take a "urine test".. But I had surgery March 29 and found out May 2 I was 8 weeks pregnant.. The urine didn't pick up BC it was too early...

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Obgyn says its too early to tell. I have been under anesthesia 3 times during this process and on all kinds of pain meds so I think that is what has them concern.

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CrissyCakes    110

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Yea they take a "urine test".. But I had surgery March 29 and found out May 2 I was 8 weeks pregnant.. The urine didn't pick up BC it was too early...

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Oh wow!!! Is everything okay with you, the baby?

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Obgyn says its too early to tell. I have been under anesthesia 3 times during this process and on all kinds of pain meds so I think that is what has them concern.

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Oh no...well I hope it all works out for the best.

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