surgery on your period?

[itsallaboutMEb 0]

can you still have the lapband surgery if you are on your period or spotting?

[stI24nger 1]

Of course. It's not going to be fun afterwards, however, maintaining hygeine while you're recovering....

[msjessy 0]

Yes. I was 'lucky' enough to have mine start the day before surgery. It will be a bit more difficult to take care of yourself, but its not that bad at all.

Don't worry, the nurses will be there to help you.

[Jodi_620 37]

Like the others said, yes you can. From what I have read here, how this is handled on surgery day varies by hospital. Some let you wear a tampon, some give you paper panties to wear, some have you just put a pad between your legs etc.

[littlemissband 0]

can you still have the lapband surgery if you are on your period or spotting?

Just remember they do give you blood thinners so make sure you bring enough protection.

[stI24nger 1]

Ugh. Sounds like it's not going to top the list of "Most Awesome Surgery Experiences." "Dang It, Aunt Flo! Your timing is TERRIBLE!!!"

[HeatherO 7]

Absolutely, no problem at all except for the inconvenience and more frequent trips to the bathroom. However, you are supposed to be up and moving anyway, so no big deal.

[Donna113 2]

Heather, Congratulations! When did you find out you were expecting?

[Nobody's Girl 0]

I had to stop taking my birth control pills a week before surgery (doctor's orders) so of course I was expecting to start anytime. I wasen't bleeding or anything when I went into surgery however, but when i woke up the nurse had stuck a rag between my legs because apparently I started while I was on the table. (Embaressing!) After a few hours it stoped thou... odd.

-Oh, and sorry for the TMI ! :wink2:

[itsallaboutMEb 0]

thank you all for your replys!!! you are all sooo wonderful! i feel better now :wink2:

[aubrie 6]

Nobody's girl,

I had the same experience. I had knee surgery, and when I was in the recovery room I woke up to quite a mess and the nurse was trying to be so nice. I was SO EMBARRASSED!!! What was worse is I couldn't even get up to go to the bathroom to fix the situation..... It was a nightmare.

[HeatherO 7]

Heather, Congratulations! When did you find out you were expecting?

I have only known for about 2 weeks. I am still getting used to the idea.

I was a little nervous that my weight might start going in the opposite direction, but I am only 4 pounds from goal so I think I will be OK if I gain a few. I am still really careful about diet and exercise.

I am also thrilled that I get to have a cute baby bump on a normal sized frame this time around, lol.

[Donna113 2]

Wow! I'm so excited for you. My children are 7 years apart and yours will be 17 years apart. What does your son think of it?

[HeatherO 7]

We haven't had the heart to heart conversation about it yet. However, over the summer I kind of put the feelers out there and he said it would be better to wait until he is in college, lol.

He has always been a single child. It will be a little bit of a shock to him. He likes small children so I am not too worried.

[Donna113 2]

My son absolutely doted on his baby sister until she hit about 2 and he's been going out of his way ever since to make her life miserable. Now that he's 15 and she's 8, they get along a bit better.

I'm sure your son's going to adore his baby sister/brother. He's way too old now to feel any sibling rivalry.