female only Tampons In Surgery?

[MillyBell 36]

Hi, all! So my surgery had been pushed back by a week twice. I finally go in tomorrow morning and of course my period started today. I just got off the phone with my nurse and when I asked her about it she said I could keep a tampon in "no problem".

Since this is he powder room, ladies, did anyone else keep their tampons in during surgery? I've heard of people having to go without anything or use the spiderweb panty. I'm actually glad about it but I just thought it was interesting. Just goes to show how varying the doctors and the details can be.

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[lovealways 287]

Eek...I wouldn't feel comfortable with a tampon in during surgery, but then again, I don't ever feel comfortable with one lol. Maybe you could wear a pad? I don't know. I may have my period too when my surgery is scheduled =/ Not fun.

[JPrez10706 17]

I was not allowed to wear a tampon during surgery. I had to put a pad between my legs.

[MillyBell 36]

See, that's what I'm thinking will happen. We'll see. At least I know I can wear a pad. I just couldn't imagine...

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[slimchicbrookie 8]

I was not allowed anything during surgery...but all places seem to be different. Best of luck I know once I woke up that was the first thing I asked about!! I was super uncomfortable without one in...

[MillyBell 36]

I was not allowed anything during surgery...but all places seem to be different. Best of luck I know once I woke up that was the first thing I asked about!! I was super uncomfortable without one in...

Thank you!

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[groovykg 23]

I wouldn't be comfortable with one in. What if something (God forbid) should happen during surgery and you are like, in a coma or something, or at least heavily sedated for a few days. Would anyone think to check for a tampon?

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I had my period during surgery. I was given a pad & spiderweb panties. They still put the pee tube thing in my cuca. So imagine.

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Since they will most likely put in a urine catheter at least through surgery I wouldn't think you would want anything else down there. Just talk to your pre op nurses and ask them to help you and then your nurses on the floor. they have dealt with everything so don't be afraid to let them know what your needs are.