tmi alert!

[Diamondeyed 399]

I think im going to be on my period during surgery...I hope this doesnt hinder anything.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Period during your surgery will only hinder your own comfort and convenience. Just let them know when you get there and they'll make sure you have the appropriate "accessories"

[Diamondeyed 399]

Thanks Serendipityhappens, I am definitely going to let them know where I am positive I am not the only person who has had their cycle during sugergy...just one inconvience...but I am too excited to worry about that!

[hannahg19 2]

Sorry- this may be TMI!!!!

i had my surgery on January 9th and I was on my period! During my experience, having my period was horrible. The nurse that prepped me for surgery, told me i couldnt wear my undies with my pads. They made be go into surgery just in my gown, that was embarrassing because they had to put in a catheter so when I woke up and in my hospital room, the first thing I asked was if I still had it in! I got upset because I had to walk up and down the halls with my catheter and my gown on only and the whole time I was worried about leaving drippings in the hallway or having blood leak through to the back of my gown! And then when one of the nurses had to take out my catheter I was embarrassed because the nurse had to deal with taking out the cath that possibly was covered in blood. But all the nurses reassured me that it was their job and they didn't mind about that because they were used to it. The nurses help with making sure their patients feel comfortable.

I hope you aren't on it too like I was. But if so, then the nurses will help you deal with it during surgery and even after for recovery. Good luck on your future surgery!!

[delta_girl 931]

This gets posted to the forum about once a week or so. It is very common. I was on mine too.

[Diamondeyed 399]

Hannahg19, thanks so much for you reply....the day I am schedule for surgery, its actually due the nxt day, but you know periods go, it may come the day before, I will definitely let the medical team know, before hand...and its nice to know that the nurses understand, I dont believe I will have a catheter. But I will take every step necessary to adjust to being on a cycle....

[julielle 199]

I'm sure it depends on the surgeon, I had my period during surgery and with my surgeon it's no big deal, you just wear a tampon. So other than the inconvenience of having to change my tampon while wearing an IV in my err, tampon changing hand, it was fine. The pain drugs for the surgery kept my cramps at bay, so woo! I didn't have a catheter either.

[Diamondeyed 399]

Thanks hazelsmrf. I thought about the pain medicine too, another plus I guess....: )

[busybeingme 112]

Sorry- this may be TMI!!!!

i had my surgery on January 9th and I was on my period! During my experience' date=' having my period was horrible. The nurse that prepped me for surgery, told me i couldnt wear my undies with my pads. They made be go into surgery just in my gown, that was embarrassing because they had to put in a catheter so when I woke up and in my hospital room, the first thing I asked was if I still had it in! I got upset because I had to walk up and down the halls with my catheter and my gown on only and the whole time I was worried about leaving drippings in the hallway or having blood leak through to the back of my gown! And then when one of the nurses had to take out my catheter I was embarrassed because the nurse had to deal with taking out the cath that possibly was covered in blood. But all the nurses reassured me that it was their job and they didn't mind about that because they were used to it. The nurses help with making sure their patients feel comfortable.

I hope you aren't on it too like I was. But if so, then the nurses will help you deal with it during surgery and even after for recovery. Good luck on your future surgery!![/quote']

It is typical to happen.... If you are, even if you have a cath (most likely yes) you can ask for a pad or put one on with the cath and undies... I work on a maternity ward. We deal with bleeding and caths all the time. It's terrible and embarrassing but it's natural.

[Diamondeyed 399]

Busybeingme, I appreciate it....I guess I dont mind being on my cylce, but it was something I didnt even,consider when scheduling....pain meds can help with any cramps, but I found out when I have gas cramps can a little agressive. But all will be well...

[Diamondeyed 399]

I feel better now

[Mystie 146]

Mine started 3 days post op, just when I was starting to feel good. Now I had to take the pain meds they gave me to kill my cramps. And the nausea meds. So now I'm back to sleeping a lot and it worrying that I'm not hydrated enough because obviously I can't drink and sleep at the same time. Ugh.

[MrsGina 101]

Back in the day, when I had a period. I would control it with my birth control pills, I would stop taking them to start a period or continue to take it to not start. For vacations or special events I didn't want to be on my period. I didn't do it all the time, just when I needed to.

[Lorraine Freeman 47]

I was on my period when I had surgery also.when the surgeon came round to speak to me before surgery I informed him sheepishly that I had my period and that It was pretty heavy (tmi) He told me to keep my pants and pad on for surgery even though the nurses would tell me to take them off. I explained to the nurses what the surgeon said and all was fine. ( I didn't have a catheter but made sure I went to the toilet straight before surgery). Ask your surgeon when he comes to see you before surgery, I'm sure he will be fine with you keeping your pants on, just be sure to pack loose fitting ones so that they can easily roll them down and back up again if required (over your tummy) Xxxx

[Gemini4real 1]

I was on my period, they gave me these disposable undies and pads. I didn't have a catheter so I was lucky. Unfortunately, the blood thinners made it last longer than usual but it wasn't too bad.