female only Period at time of surgery?

[Nicole Chavez 87]

I was wondering if being on your period during surgery is an issue? Do I put a tampon in? I know they will be using a catheter on me so how will that work? Thanks ladies!

VSG Date: 2/13/13

[LauraD 8]

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[Sassygirl06 962]

I would not put a tampon in...just a pad. Inform your doctor and nursing team that you have your period. They may chose to not do the catheterization as it requires a sterile field....they may chose to just place you under a chucks (like a big padded disposable blanket) good luck.... Btw, I did not get a catheter, even though they stated that they would.

[laneyBEE31 9]

I didn't have Catheter.. I started started mine 3 days after it wasn't easy... :/ I still had stomach pain and it was hard to reach.

Good luck

[Kellyj574 30]

I had mine during the time of surgery, I just informed the nurses and they took care of it. The anesthesia made it a lot lighter than normal so that was nice. But they still used a catheter and everything, no big deal. Those nurses see it all so they really don't care!