Question:
Will surgery date have to be changed due to my monthly?
If it is suppose to be here by the surgery date, will my surgery have to be rescheduled or will they proceed? — T. Alford (posted on February 27, 2004)
February 27, 2004
I had this same question just before my surgery. I lucked out and my period
was over just the day before but anyway I found many answers in a library
search. Most women commented that no made no difference. My advise would be
to take your own pads/tampons with you since usually the hospital have the
OB type and you might not be comfortable.
— jenafwife
February 27, 2004
I have had more than 1 surgery during my period, although not my RNY. They
are used to dealing with it. As the other poster said, definitely bring
your own pads. Hospital pads are gross. I would suggest the Always
Overnights. I know they are large, but definitely comfortable when sitting
in bed in the hospital. The first post-op day, ask the nurse or aid to
help you change if necessary. They usually are quite helpful and
understanding. Good luck!
— Fixnmyself
February 27, 2004
Thanks for asking this question!!! It's something I hadnt thought about!
LOL
— weluvtv
February 27, 2004
In alot of cases, this surgery will bring on your period while you are in
the hospital...So they are very used to dealing with this issue.
— jennifer A.
February 27, 2004
In a word - no. A woman having her period is a very human thing and the
hospital and medical staff are used to this. You just need to tell them
that you are bleeding and they will have the correct supplies there for
you. I had my period when I had my gall bladder out and the nurses just
rolled with it. Having a period is nothing out of the ordinary for them.
— ChristineB
February 28, 2004
Definitely not. I was horrified to find out the morning of my surgery that
"my litte friend" showed up. I mentioned this to the charge
nurse upon my arrival to the hospital and was told that this happens quite
often. Like the previous poster said, the shock of surgery to your system
sometimes brings about your period. Barring any abnormally heavy flow that
could effect your iron level, you should be fine. Good Luck!
Sabrina
— ANDREWS65
February 28, 2004
there should be no reason for them to postpone surgery, because of your
period. I actually started mine the day of surgery. Other then the mess I
made, it was fine. Good Luck
— Jodie S.
February 28, 2004
It's common for having surgery to cause women to start anyway. Mine
started the day before surgery, and everything I read here, just said to
tell the nurse as they prep you for surgery. They gave me a pad and told
me to wedge it between my legs (no undies during surgery!)
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One thing I took with me to the hospital which I found really helpful to
have was some Cottenelle wipes (or any of the other bathroom wipes would
work just as well) Since I wasn't getting around that much that first day,
it was nice to be able to at least be able to reach down and clean myself
off, without having to go to the bathroom to wash. (I know, probably too
much information, but we need to know stuff like this!)
— Patricia T.
March 2, 2004
No. I got my the day of surgery. It is very common for women to get their
periods either after surgery. Bring a old pair of underwear and cut it
down the center (need to make room for the drainage tube). Buy extra long
pads and wipes to clean your self. I'm so glad I did. Good Luck with your
surgery. I will be 11 months post-op and have lost 171 lbs. and still
counting. Today I'm 155 lbs and playing tennis which I haven't done in 20
years. I wear a size 16 (from a 5x).
— Linda R.
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