Sorry guys-- question about menstration and lap band

[Carriedaway78 0]

Hi there, I was wondering if any women out there were on their monthly cycle during the procedure? My surgery is scheduled for May 19, and at that time, I will be on my cycle. My surgeon said it was fine, but I was just wondering what anyone who went through this thought? I'm kind of nervous about it. Thank you!

[Brockbabe82 0]

I had my period during my surgery and it was not bad. The doc said it would be fine, and there were no complications, nerve racking though.lol

[Carriedaway78 0]

LOL, ok thanks so much for your reply. I am just so nervous about that for some reason. I can't wait to have the surgery, but when I heard the date, I sighed, that's for sure! Congrats on your progress by the way!

[soxaholic 0]

Ugh, I had it too (go figure)! I told the nurse when I went down to pre-op and they eventually made me remove my tampon for a 1940s-style pad (although diaper would be more appropriate). They also gave me some big, stretchy "underwear." It definitely was uncomfortable, as I haven't worn a pad since I was 12...but not the end of the world. I was super light, fortunately, so I didn't even think about it until the middle of the night when I went to the bathroom (and discarded the diaper for a lovely Tampax Pearl :thumbup:

It certainly isn't ideal, but you'll be absolutely fine! Heck, once the surgery is over, bleeding will be the last thing on your mind. Hello, Dilaudid drip!

[Carriedaway78 0]

lol, your post made me laugh, so thank you! Well atleast I can look forward to wearing a diaper, haha. Thank you for easing my mind! I guess I have other things to worry about!

Cheers on your success!