Question:
What do the surgerons do when you have your period just in time for surgery?

   — Teresa H. (posted on August 14, 2002)

August 14, 2002
Doctors don't care. They are use to it. They deal with women patient all the time.
   — Sharon T.

August 14, 2002
I was on my period on the day of surgery. They do make you completely undress for the surgery, but the nurse let me put a pad between my legs before the wheeled me into the OR. Not a big deal, and don't worry.
   — Joanie J.

August 14, 2002
Last week when I had my tummy tuck, they made me put on a pair of mesh underwear and a big sanitary pad. Luckily, my period was almost over but I still had to stand there in this thing as the doctor drew all over my stomach and crotch with his magic marker!! When I woke up, the mesh underwear and sanitary pad were gone. I have no idea where they went.
   — Patty H.

August 14, 2002
Having a period is only a big deal to us. The medical professionals see so much blood and guts and sickness, that menstruation is a non-event to them.
   — faybay

August 14, 2002
Like the other posted said. It is no big deal. I started my period the morning of my surgery. I dealt with it and they dealt with it and you can too if necessary. Good luck to you........
   — Betty M.