can you still have the lapband surgery if you are on your period or spotting?

Of course. It's not going to be fun afterwards, however, maintaining hygeine while you're recovering....

Yes. I was 'lucky' enough to have mine start the day before surgery. It will be a bit more difficult to take care of yourself, but its not that bad at all.

Don't worry, the nurses will be there to help you.

Like the others said, yes you can. From what I have read here, how this is handled on surgery day varies by hospital. Some let you wear a tampon, some give you paper panties to wear, some have you just put a pad between your legs etc.

can you still have the lapband surgery if you are on your period or spotting?

Just remember they do give you blood thinners so make sure you bring enough protection.

Ugh. Sounds like it's not going to top the list of "Most Awesome Surgery Experiences." "Dang It, Aunt Flo! Your timing is TERRIBLE!!!"

Absolutely, no problem at all except for the inconvenience and more frequent trips to the bathroom. However, you are supposed to be up and moving anyway, so no big deal.

Heather, Congratulations! When did you find out you were expecting?

I had to stop taking my birth control pills a week before surgery (doctor's orders) so of course I was expecting to start anytime. I wasen't bleeding or anything when I went into surgery however, but when i woke up the nurse had stuck a rag between my legs because apparently I started while I was on the table. (Embaressing!) After a few hours it stoped thou... odd.

-Oh, and sorry for the TMI ! :wink2:

thank you all for your replys!!! you are all sooo wonderful! i feel better now :wink2:

Nobody's girl,

I had the same experience. I had knee surgery, and when I was in the recovery room I woke up to quite a mess and the nurse was trying to be so nice. I was SO EMBARRASSED!!! What was worse is I couldn't even get up to go to the bathroom to fix the situation..... It was a nightmare.

Heather, Congratulations! When did you find out you were expecting?

I have only known for about 2 weeks. I am still getting used to the idea.

I was a little nervous that my weight might start going in the opposite direction, but I am only 4 pounds from goal so I think I will be OK if I gain a few. I am still really careful about diet and exercise.

I am also thrilled that I get to have a cute baby bump on a normal sized frame this time around, lol.

Wow! I'm so excited for you. My children are 7 years apart and yours will be 17 years apart. What does your son think of it?

We haven't had the heart to heart conversation about it yet. However, over the summer I kind of put the feelers out there and he said it would be better to wait until he is in college, lol.

He has always been a single child. It will be a little bit of a shock to him. He likes small children so I am not too worried.

My son absolutely doted on his baby sister until she hit about 2 and he's been going out of his way ever since to make her life miserable. Now that he's 15 and she's 8, they get along a bit better.

I'm sure your son's going to adore his baby sister/brother. He's way too old now to feel any sibling rivalry.