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What are you supposed to do if you'll be on your period during surgery? Can you wear a tampon or a cup?
Posted on 07/22/09, 06:07 pm
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Reply #1 - 07/23/09  7:50am
" You should not have any problem at all with that. By the way, isn't your surgery coming up pretty soon? If its ok with you, I'd like to hear from you after the surg. and how you are doing. Have a nice day- Bonnie "
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Reply #2 - 07/23/09  1:25pm
" Yup, on August 17th. I'm just waiting to hear back from my insurance companies. I'll definitely keep in touch on here, it has been a big help hearing from others who've done it. Thanks :) "
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Reply #3 - 07/23/09  3:08pm
" No thank you. "
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Reply #4 - 07/27/09  4:38pm
" Hey Riya!
I just had surgery last month, and luckily I had my period the week before surgery.
But it is common to have an "extra" period during your stay in the hospital.
The doctors will take care of it, and it tends to be super light, to the point where you don't even need to worry.
I would discuss it with your doctor, anyway.
You know, just to share your concerns and such.
Good lucky with everything!
It'll all go well. "
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Reply #5 - 08/29/09  4:00pm
" I dont know about wheter u can do that or not but good luck :) "
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Reply #6 - 08/29/09  11:57pm
" Lol, it was fine, they just gave me mesh panties and the biggest pad I've ever seen. It wasn't too bad changing it, I just had to roll on my side and switch them, and the nurses were great about it. It really wasn't a big deal. "

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