Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Period During Surgery?



Recommended Posts

I'm scheduled for surgery around the time I should get my period. I'm on BC, I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to skip the placebo pills and go straight to another pack so I don't have a period. Has anyone had surgery during your menstrual cycle? I heard you can't take levonex, the anti blood clot medicine during your period....I don't know what to do.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm scheduled for surgery around the time I should get my period. I'm on BC, I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to skip the placebo pills and go straight to another pack so I don't have a period. Has anyone had surgery during your menstual cycle? I heard you can't take levonex, the anti blood clot medicine during your period....I don't know what to do.

i was just finishing my period at my surgery (and wore a pad/underwear) and i did those levenox shots just fine after surgery. no problems what so ever.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doctor had me discontinue the pill at least 2 months prior to surgery due to risk of blood clots (surgery is a risk factor AND BC pills are a separate factor as well).

I was told more than once to WATCH OUT because our fertility increases exponentially as we lose weight.

When I saw my Ob/Gyn before surgery, we discussed Mirena. It's an IUD and I just need to schedule for that. Might want to consider that.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doctor told me not to stop the BC...was anyone else on BC during surgery?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my period during my lap band surgery. They did not let me wear underwear or a tampon or anything. But when I woke up, they had put a pad between my legs. It was very embarrassing, but I'm sure I wasn't the first one that they had had on the table who was menstrating.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was told to stop birth control pill 10 days before surgery. I was able to resume about 2 weeks after surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was told to stop birth control pill 10 days before surgery. I was able to resume about 2 weeks after surgery.

Did you finish the pack or stop somewhere in between the BCP?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I wasn't told to stop taking the pill before surgery. My period started the morning of surgery and they wouldn't let me wear underwear/pad during surgery. They told me they would put a pad down there for me but when I woke up I didn't have anything under me. :(

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You will need to speak to your own surgeon/doctor as we all seem to get different advice and u will need to follow his guidelines on this, good luck with the surgery :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

A lot of us get a period off cycle with the weight loss before surgery so it seems to be quite normal for us to end up on the table with our period. That means the surgeon and staff have seen it all before, so nothing to worry about.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I really really hope I get my period soon, like now before my surgery. Oh it will be such a disaster if I do, LOL

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was allowed to take my birth control continuously. I was told by my gynecologist that traditional birth control pills may not work correctly after surgery because some people's body absorb hormones differently. She said the best bet would be to do an IUD or use NuvaRing.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

If you are on your period they will just lay a big pad down. Its no biggie for them very common and plus they see much worse daily.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doc said I'm allowed to stay on BC, nuvaring, but to be extremely careful cause pregnancy is at a all time high after lapband surgery! If you have time, maybe switch to nuvaring and you can just keep it in and skip a period

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Did you finish the pack or stop somewhere in between the BCP?

I stopped in between.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×