Question:
Will having my period during surgury be a big problem?
I am worried about having my period which is scheduled to arrive 1 day before my scheduled surgury date. I am worried about what to do for the surgury, because they are going to put in a catheter, and how hard it will be once I have had the surgury. Any input or suggestions would be helpful. — Michele L. (posted on May 15, 2002)
May 15, 2002
I had surgery a week and a day ago, and, of course, I was on my period at
the time. It was really no big deal. I made sure I had pads with me in
the hospital, but I didn't use them much. I asked the nurses for some of
those pads that you can lay on the bed, and I just made sure I stayed on
those most of the time. As far as the catheter goes, don't worry about it.
They removed my catheter the day after my surgery, and believe me, being
on my period was the farthest thing from my mind that first day. Nurses
and nurse aides are used to seeing bloody sheets and bloody clothing--they
will be sure to provide clean items for you. One thing you might want to
remember: after they removed my catheter, I had to pee into a special
little container the nurses placed in the toilet. At first, the nurses
were concerned that there was blood in my urine. I just had to be sure to
tell them that I was on my period, and that the blood wasn't some
complication from surgery. Good luck!
— Kristie B.
May 15, 2002
If it is going to happen to anyone, it'll happen to me...that's my
motto...lol!! I started my period the day before my surgery....go figure!!
Just let the nursing staff know!! They understand these things and are
trained to deal with it!! The nurses I had were GREAT!! Good Luck, Karan
- 1 year post-op May 29th!!! down 120#s
— chance2lv
May 15, 2002
This pretty much happens to all menstruating women (not sure if it just WLS
related or perhaps how long you stay under anesthesia)- but it will HAPPEN
and there is nothing to be embarrassed about or to fear (or that you can do
about it). If you look in the past posts, you will see all sorts of women
freaking out about it and they all survived. You will not feel your
catheter, nor will you feel your period. You also will not be getting up
very much..... you just need to relax, and not think of trivial issues such
as a period when there are far more important issues you should be
concentrating on - such as a positive frame of mind, and a speedy recovery.
— Karen R.
May 15, 2002
I started my period early the day after my surgery. I was told that it
happens a lot but the nurses were great. I was so glad when I wasn't
supposed to start for like 2 weeks and then I started early, I was hoping
to not have to deal with that right after my surgery. Just concentrate on
being comfortable and be prepared in case you do start. Best of luck as you
start this journey.
— Monica F.
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