jessfharris 70 Posted August 9, 2012 SOOO...i been on my liquid diet since last wednesday and i have noticed i been sheding some weight...just today i started feeling worn out and really hungry, tired, bad mood and just realized i started spotting...mother nature decided to visit at the WRONG TIME...i will be having my surgery next wednesday aug 15th and im a lil worried. HOW AM I GOING TO HAVE SURGERY NAKED IF im on my rag?? I havent had my period in a month and a half so im sure its gonna be a lil heavy by then...so how does that work during surgery...ahhh how embarrasing...just what i was worried about... HAVE any of my sleeve ladies had this issue during surgery?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunabella007 37 Posted August 9, 2012 I understand why you're a little nervous about it, but I think unless there's a particular reason not to (if you tend to lose a LOT of blood during your period, such that it would make you dizzy or anemic) I don't think it will be a problem. Just let the pre-op nurses know, and they'll make sure you're taken care of. They're medical professionals, and they've seen it all. Don't be embarrassed! Just call your surgeon's office and ask, if you're concerned. I really don't think it should be an issue, though. I imagine lots of women have had their periods during various surgeries. 1 jessfharris reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shape_Shifter 83 Posted August 9, 2012 SOOO...i been on my liquid diet since last wednesday and i have noticed i been sheding some weight...just today i started feeling worn out and really hungry, tired, bad mood and just realized i started spotting...mother nature decided to visit at the WRONG TIME...i will be having my surgery next wednesday aug 15th and im a lil worried. HOW AM I GOING TO HAVE SURGERY NAKED IF im on my rag?? I havent had my period in a month and a half so im sure its gonna be a lil heavy by then...so how does that work during surgery...ahhh how embarrasing...just what i was worried about... HAVE any of my sleeve ladies had this issue during surgery?? exact same thing happened to me. started TOM 4 days before surgery. havent had TOM in months. Grrrr. wasnt bad. pain meds actually helped with cramping. i told nurse and she indicated it was okay if i had a tampax during procedure. I hope it goes lighter for by the time you reach the table and good luck. You're not alone and they are use to it. 1 jessfharris reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessfharris 70 Posted August 9, 2012 Ok thank you ladies...I think it might be because im losing weight and all my nerves that brought my period at this time...because last year i had my gallbladder removed and same day after my surgery i also start my period... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJ's comingN2form 103 Posted August 11, 2012 They have special hospital underwater that u might have to put on with a pad or just where a tampon they don't go in that area for surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrincessDaffodil 30 Posted August 11, 2012 That's what happened to me. I told the nurses and they all were good about getting me the special underwear and plenty of pads. I even leaked onto the hospital pad on top of the bed, because I was laying there for so long, and they cleaned that up right away too. I was embarrassed, but they were all so nice about it and made me feel much better about the whole thing. They have special hospital underwater that u might have to put on with a pad or just where a tampon they don't go in that area for surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colebort 18 Posted August 19, 2012 I got my period the day before surgery I was so upset because I thought the same thing that i was going to be Laying there in a pool of blood. They put a pad down and had me lay on top of it. Because of the blood thinners it made it even thinner than it usually is. Luckily because of the pain meds my cramps were not bad but now it's been 19 days since surgery and I think I'm spotting. I hope this is normal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites