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I am scheduled to have my surgery on July 14th--yea!!

But I think that I might have my period at the same time.

Has this happened to any of you? If so, how did it go?

Thanks,

Jane

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This is a good thought. I too will be on my monthly when I have my surgery in 9 days. AF is due in 7 days. I will let them know. My periods are painful so maybe the pain of my period will mask any discomfort from surgery, LOLOL

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Hey gals, I thought of this as well so I asked my Dr. and she said that I could skip the white pills in my birthcontrol for 3 packs, then take the white to have a period...also there are other ways to go, but ask your doctor... On the other hand, those meds will sure make it a pleasant one, right? Like they always say it's up to each of us, but it's good to know the options right? All the best!!!

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Hi there. I was banded on 10/23/07 and I had my period at the time. Other than waking up with one of those silly hospital diapers on, it really didn't have any effect on me. I was concerned since I usually get Migraines with my period along with terrible cramps. I'm happy to report that I haven't had a Migraine or unbearable cramps since I was banded. Could be a coincidence but in any case, I'm thankful. Best of luck.

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I was on mine when I was banded you just have to wear hospital undies with a pad. The surgery actually made my period last a few extra days but other than that no difference.

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I should be starting either the day I go in for my surgery (7/9) or a day or two after. I'm hoping after. Wish I had know about the white pills sooner. I think I would have tried to work it so that I definitely didn't start until well after the surgery.

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I also had my period the day of my surgery no big deal. I wore a over nite pad. The med's took care of my cramps and it was very lite i think due to the blood thinners they gave me.

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Not a big deal they give me a pad and I used it w/out underwear. That's what happened to me.

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I was on my period so I told the nurse. Right before they wheeled me into surgery they had me use the restroom to use a new tampon. Sorry for the TMI. They gave me the option of the diaper or new tampon.. I didnt want a diaper lol

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No need to worry, its not that bad... just let them know... I did and they gave me special underwear and a pad and there was no mention of it after that. In fact I felt much more comfortable with the underwear if it wasn't for my period I wouldn't of been able to wear anything...

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I had mine. It has been pretty minor since I had uterine fibroid embolization surgery. So, since I had day surgery, I changed my tampon right before surgery & then again when I got home.

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