UPRR Wifey 89 Posted March 9, 2013 I have surgery first thing Monday morning and my menstrual cycle decided to come tonight, 6 days late! UGH. I was told that I would be getting a catheter, has anyone else experienced this. Did you all get catheters? Not sure how to handle this situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onelessfatgirl 103 Posted March 9, 2013 I can't respond to your question but I will say I'm going in in the 12th and mynperiod is late 5 days late. I took a pg test yesterday just to ensure I could still go ahead with surgery as planned. Nerve raking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewKristen 356 Posted March 9, 2013 I started my period the day before surgery! I was so freaked, but all of the medical staff made me feel like it was no big deal. If I was cathed, they did it when I was under and removed it before I woke up, so I doubt I was. Remember you are not the first one to go through this. So as uncomfortable as it is for you, it isn't a big deal to the medical staff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShrinkyDinkMe22 376 Posted March 9, 2013 Call the hospital and ask. I would want to know bc they make you take off all your clothes when you put the gown on. And I don't know if you csn use a tampon. Just call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavensray 18 Posted March 11, 2013 I'm experiencing the same thing. My surgery is 4 days away and my cycle JUST started. Please update us when you can! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillowsAngel_32513 70 Posted March 11, 2013 So i got mine late last week, so i'm good for he 25th.......... Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UPRR Wifey 89 Posted March 13, 2013 Heavensray they did not allow me to wear panties or a tampon. They did provide me with a pad to have there during surgery if you've ever had kids its just like they do you when you have a baby. And they did NOT put a catheter on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anayortiz 16 Posted March 13, 2013 I got a catheter and when i had my surgery i was almost done with my period i think i had 3 days late so it was uncomfortable, they gave me a pad and i had to lay like that for a whole day !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites