Question:
Having a horrible period right now (clotting and heavy bleeding) my surgery is Friday

Please can anyone offer any suggestions? Advice?    — neneburge (posted on July 16, 2003)

July 16, 2003
The only advice I have is, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT! The doctor's & nurses are really great in helping take care of your needs. I started mine about 1/2 hour before going into surgery, yep was in pre-op. I was worried they would reschedule the surgery, but they didn't. The nurse said that it happens to allot of people. Good Luck!
   — stacjean

July 16, 2003
I agree with the other poster. If you check the archives you will see that lots of people have had this problem pre-op, the day of surgery and post op. You are not alone. Just bring your own sanitary pads to the hospital. Hospital pads are often the old fashioned kind - huge and they are worn with a belt.
   — M B.

July 16, 2003
Don't worry about it! It's the hospital afterall! They deal with way worse! I am still pre-op, but have had other surgeries during "inconvenient times". It doesn't matter. You can ask the nurse about it when you go in if it makes you feel better, but you shouldn't worry.
   — w8free

July 16, 2003
Everyone is giving great advice - hopefully mine will be finsihed when I go in, but when I had my gallbladder out 2 years ago I was right at the heaviest time. I was so embarrassed, but the nurses were wonderful and brought me those huge napkins until my husband could bring mine. The only problem is going into surgery I could not wear underwear so the hospital pads were good then as they are so big. They have definitely seen worse and you will not be the first person this has happened to. I know how you feel, but just keep thinking that it will all be over soon period and surgery!
   — K H.