Question:
Ladies only, question about surgery when on period

I am scheduled for an abdominoplasty tomorrow. I sharted my period yesterday, my surgery is about 4 hours long, will I be able to wear a tampon during surgery, or how will I control the bleeding. I always get my period right after surgery, from the anesthesia, but I've never had surgery when on it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Jen    — Jennifer C. (posted on October 9, 2003)

October 9, 2003
Had the same problem and questioned my Surgeon. It is not considered a problem. You are not able to wear a tampon or pad during surgery although they will place one under you. Just take your supplies to the hospital for use after surgery.
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 9, 2003
They would only let me were a pad with the Hospitals mesh undies and I had to use the diaper pad they supplied :o)I also start everytime after a Surgery, wierd huh!?! Good luck!
   — Sandy M.

October 9, 2003
When I had my WLS, I just started my period, and I used a tampon. I didn't tell anyone (I really didn't think anything about it). Wrong! I was so sore. As dry as your mouth is after surgery, you are dry there. It was painful to remove the tampon and I was sore for days. Just let the nurse know and they will slip a pad under you when you get on the table. They are so use to it!
   — Sheryl W.