Question:
Can you still have gastric bypass surgery while you are on your period?

   — april-michele D. (posted on December 10, 2002)

December 10, 2002
hello, i remember when i first started researching this i read a profile and the girl said if she didnt have her period she wouldnt have had any pains at all. she had cramps and pms in the hospital. so she already had hers before surgery, hope that helps best of luck-maureen a
   — Maureen A.

December 10, 2002
I started my period 2 days before my surgery, it was fine. You can still have the surgery if you are on your period
   — lisa N.

December 10, 2002
From what I've read, it's common to have your period right after surgery if you don't have it right before. It has no bearing on the surgery.
   — Marti R.

December 10, 2002
That won't effect your surgery. In fact the surgery usually makes you period start anyway. Most abdominal surgeries have that effect.
   — Linda A.

December 10, 2002
I actually started mine on the morning of my surgery. And I asked about that also and was told what's a little more blood going to hurt? So no it won't be a problem just annoying!!
   — Diana L.

December 11, 2002
I started my period the day of surgery also. Pretty gross.
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 24, 2003
I'm glad this question was out there. I'm scheduled to get my period either the day before or the day of surgery. On a good note, at least there's morphine to kill the cramps!
   — Maria G.