I have heard many people have this happen to them too. Don't stress about it at all. They just tell the nurse and then they give you some (from what I understand) net panties and a pad. No tampons in surgery. I am the same day so see ya on the other side. I know we will do great!

I'm so glad it went well!!! Rest up!  I look forward to getting to know you and some more folks on here as we start our journeys together!

Hi everyone...  I've been reading a lot, not posting much.  My surgery is Monday.  I am READY! 

Here's my issue.  I think I'm getting my period.  I counted the calendar a month ago and suspected it might be timed just right...     Sure enough, I think it's starting and may be in full swing on Monday morning, surgery day.  What should I do?  I know I am getting a foley catheder during the procedure and will have it in when I wake up.  Do I just tell the nurse when I get there?  I know they are nurses and doctors and I shouldn't be embarrased, but I am!  What do you all think?  Did any of you girls have to deal with this ON TOP OF the usual nerves, fears, everything that goes along with the surgery?  

Thanks!!   

I had my surgery on the 15th as well.  I am doing pretty good other than always feeling like I need to go to the bathroom.  I am on all liquids still and can't wait to move to the next stage.  I have an appt. with my nutritionist next Monday. 

I am surprised how well I do feel.  I stopped taking pain killers on Sunday, and other than a little discomfort moving around at night, I feel pretty good. 

Good luck to all of you on this adventure!

I was feeling pretty good up until a couple of days ago.  I wake up every morning feeling like I'm not able to stand up straight.  I legs/feet are really heavy.  Its not that I'm dizzy or anything, its just that I feel heavy.  Like you do when you get out of a pool from swimming all day.  I'm not feeling nausea anymore and can pretty much get my liquids in up until I'm full.  I'm starting to believe that I need more calories.  I've placed a call to my doc's office, but was told (late today) that they are gone for the rest of the week.  I really don't know what to do.  I don't want to jeopardize my recovery, but I can't go on feeling the way I do either.  It's so non-productive.