Some vaginal bleeding after LBL. Normal?
I started having some spotting when I got out of the hospital but the nurse said it could be from a catheter that was in for surgery. But now I put a tampon in an it collects on the out side of the tampon. It doesn't soak in an is dark an sticky blood. Its increasing in amount too. I'm taking a blood thinner shot every day could that cause it? I'm just wondering if any one else had this happen??????
We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. 
Even though I had my period one week before surgery, I actually got it again 3 days after surgery. I've heard this is pretty common so it might just be that. I would check with your doctor to be sure. I got pretty weak during my period, so I would make sure to get plenty of liquids and fruits/vegatables. Good luck!
I read this post and wanted to comment and then couldnt find it. I must be blind!!
Having the major sugery and the anathesia causes a major shift in your body's hormones. These things are considered major stressers and really do a number on you.
It is not unusual to start a menstrual cycle in the days following surgery. As one of the above posters mentioned, this can come as a big surprise if you have recently finished your cycle. It can be an even bigger surprise if you are post menopausal. One of my nurses had been period free for 8 years and had her surgery. She was blown away when she began bleeding again and was sure something was wrong. It turned out to just be a very, unexpected period.
This issue is so common that I think it would be nice if it was included in the pre-surgery info packs that many surgeons give out. Certainly could avoid some added stress if a patients knows this could happen!
Having the major sugery and the anathesia causes a major shift in your body's hormones. These things are considered major stressers and really do a number on you.
It is not unusual to start a menstrual cycle in the days following surgery. As one of the above posters mentioned, this can come as a big surprise if you have recently finished your cycle. It can be an even bigger surprise if you are post menopausal. One of my nurses had been period free for 8 years and had her surgery. She was blown away when she began bleeding again and was sure something was wrong. It turned out to just be a very, unexpected period.
This issue is so common that I think it would be nice if it was included in the pre-surgery info packs that many surgeons give out. Certainly could avoid some added stress if a patients knows this could happen!
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