This is kind of EMBARRASSING for me

Weightbgone · March 10, 2011

As you guys know my Sx date is fast approaching. March 15th to be exact! and I am pretty sure my menstrual will rear its ugly head before then which means I will have a period while getting sleeved! Has this happened to anyone else? When booking my date I totally forgot about a period at all!!!!

Tiffykins · March 10, 2011

Yep, I was having my period during my revision. I told the nurse and she said "honey, you aren't the first and won't be the last, lift your hiney" and she proceeded to slap an industrial sized maxi pad in between my legs. I woke up with the lovely net like panties and different industrial size maxi-pad, was able to wear my own pads once I was up and walking. No tampons, but it wasn't a big deal. No biggie, they deal with it all the time. I know it's a bit embarrassing, but please know this occurs and they are medical professionals.

Best wishes on your surgery ! ! !

Weightbgone · March 10, 2011

Thanks ! That really put me at ease! but if u think about it they have to deal with the site of blood anyway its just coming from a diff area of the body! lol

chilo1 · March 10, 2011

I was worried about the same, and I told the nurse she said not to worry and I woke up with a huge pad inbetween my legs, the nurse told me it was just in case, no big deal from them!

kelli · March 10, 2011

you know thats funny, Im getting sleeved on Arpil 11th and I too have been counting the days and it is going to be close, but thought the exact same thing,..Tiffany you are too funny! One less thing to think of I guess..best of luck to you..

jenniferkentucky · March 11, 2011

I am a nurse. Don't be embarassed, they are there to take care of you. Just make sure you tell them so that you don't end up lying in a big mess.

hollyjp1 · March 11, 2011

OMG! Thank you sooo much for asking that question! I was so excited to be scheduling my surgery, that I forgot and scheduled it around the time my monthly friend comes for a visit! Thanks everyone for the responses, I don't feel as worried about it now!